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Directions on the Disposal of the Fins of the Shark Catches of Fishing Vessels.

Country/Territory
Taiwan Province of China
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Cartilaginous fishes Management/conservation Marine fishes
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

These Directions are established pursuant to Article 54, sub-paragraph (5) of the Fisheries Act, aiming to promote the measure of “shark’s fins naturally attached to bodies” for the conservation and sustainable utilization of shark resources. The Directions consist of 8 Articles.

Full text
English/Chinese
Website
www.fa.gov.tw

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act.

Legislation | Taiwan Province of China | 1929 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Bycatch, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX