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