Kingdom of Tonga National Plan of Action for Sharks 2014-2016 Country/Territory Tonga Document type Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Biodiversity Bycatch Capacity building Cartilaginous fishes Enforcement/compliance Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Equipment Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel International trade Landing Monitoring Protection of species Size Stock enhancement/repopulation Sustainable use Total allowable catch Food security Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Entry into force notes 2014-2016 Abstract The Kingdom of Tonga National Plan of Action for Sharks is a national sectoral plan of Tonga for the period 2014-2016. Its main objective is to ensure conservation and management of oceanic sharks in the Kingdom’s fisheries waters. Full text English Website www.tongafish.gov.to