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Ministerial Resolution No.43 of 2019 regulating shark fishing and trade.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Cartilaginous fishes Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Protection of environment Protection of species Seasons International trade Research Marine fisheries Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the 1st of March 2019.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 9 article aims at protecting sharks by preventing them from fishing in certain periods of the year. In particular the Regulation establishes that (i) fishermen who run registered lynch boats - boats fitted out with hooks on the sides - are allowed to fish sharks from July 1 of each year until the last day of February of the following year; (ii) for every boat is allowed no more than 100 circle hooks of a size over 12/0, made of biodegradable material; (iii) fishing gear must have lights on both ends to indicate its location and a floater that shows the number of the fishing boat and emirate code; (iv) fishermen must release sharks back into the water if they accidentally get caught in their fishing gear during the restricted period; (v) fishermen need to hand over the carcass to the concerned local authority if they should find a dead shark in their fishing gear; (vi) the dumping of shark residues into the sea is prohibited and must be brought to the landing port; (vii) fishermen can only fish sharks beyond eight nautical miles from the shore; (viii) it is prohibited shark fishing for fins only; and (ix) pleasure vessels are banned from fishing sharks.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae

References - Legislation

Implements

Protection and development of marine resources (Federal Law No. 23 of 1999).

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 1999

Keyword: Basic legislation, Registration, Processing/handling, Fishing vessel, Protected fishing area, International trade, Offences/penalties, Subsidy/incentive, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Animal reproduction, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Crustaceans, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Fish products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Research, Transport/storage, Artisanal fishing, Royalties/fees, Vending, Food quality control/food safety, Marine area, Protection of environment, Sustainable use, Recycling/reuse, Molluscs, Turtles, Aquatic plants

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ministerial Decree No. 500 of 2014 on regulating the Fishing and Trading of Sharks.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Authorization/permit, Certification, Fishing vessel, International trade, Quarantine, Marine fishes, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX