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 Geographical area Oceania 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 (2017) Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Tax/levy, Foreign fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Dispute settlement, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Allocation/quota, Offences/penalties, Institution, Inspection, Mariculture, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, High seas Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fisheries (Sharks – High Seas Protection) Regulations, 2012. Legislation | New Zealand | 2012 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX