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Fisheries (White Pointer Shark, High Seas Protection) Regulations, 2007.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fishes Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species High seas Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 April 2007.
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the taking of any white pointer shark using a New Zealand ship on the high seas. A person convicted of breaching the prohibition may be fined up to $100,000.

Full text
English
Website
gpacts.knowledge-basket.co.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1996 (No. 88 of 1996).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1996 (2021)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Landing, Dispute settlement, Transshipment, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Fisheries (Sharks – High Seas Protection) Regulations 2012.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2012 (2013)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX