Stop uncontrolled shark fishing now
Key milestones in the fight for shark catch limits
The EU adopted a regulation banning shark finning, though a loophole allowed it to continue undetected.
The EU adopted the Community Plan of Action-Sharks, noting a review of the finning regulation as a priority.
The requirement to land sharks with fins naturally attached came into force across the EU fleet.
With Ambassador Steve Backshall and UK Fisheries Minister George Eustice, the Shark Trust launched No Limits?
The EU presented proposals at ICCAT for Blue Shark and Shortfin Mako management, which did not gain traction.
An EU proposal, countered by Japan, led to adoption of a modest measure for Blue Shark at ICCAT.
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