finning

English

Etymology

From fin +‎ -ing.

Noun

finning (uncountable)

1. The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
   • 2009 January 29, Camille Bains, “Save sharks, skip soup, Year of Ox diners urged”, in Toronto Star‎:

     Humane Society International is targeting Chinese restaurants and diners in major cities across North America this week with its campaign against shark finning.

Verb

finning

1. present participle and gerund of fin