Monday, March 22, 2010

Restaurant Serving Shamu Closed


Shamu: Oh No They Didn't!

The restaurant that served customers Shamu, A/K/A whale meat, has been closed. The Hump is currently being investigated by state authorities for breaking the law in this regard. They have been charged under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Eatery accused of serving whale meat closes

updated 3:08 p.m. ET, Sat., March. 20, 2010 - L.A.-area sushi restaurant shutting down as 'self-imposed punishment' Informants told federal investigators The Hump restaurant illegally served endangered whale meat.

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles-area sushi restaurant that made international headlines after it was charged with serving endangered whale meat will close forever as a "self-imposed punishment," according to a statement on its website...

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