Decree No. 1337 of 2008 to prohibit fishing for basking sharks, dogfishes and mackerel sharks in 2009. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Decree remains in force for the whole year 2009. Abstract This Decree prohibits Norwegian vessels to fish for and land basking sharks, dogfishes and mackerel sharks in the Norwegian EEZ and the in international waters ICES Statistical areas I-XIV. Dogfishes may be fished by vessels of less than 28 metres that fish with conventional gear in the Norwegian territorial and inner waters. Bycatch of basking sharks shall be returned alive to the sea, but if the fish is already dead or dying it may be landed as bycatch. Offending these provisions shall be punished in accordance with sections 61, 62 and 63 of the Marine Living Resources Act. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX