National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks in the Cook Islands, 2012. Country/Territory Cook Islands Document type Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Cartilaginous fishes Fish products Fishing area Protection of species Bycatch High seas Endangered species Geographical area ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This documents consists of an assessment of fisheries in the Cook Islands affecting sharks in section 1 and the actual Cook Islands National Plan of Action on sharks in section 2. The objective of the Plan is to seek and promote a rational approach, based on scientific evidence and application of the precautionary principle, to the conservation, management and optimal utilisation of shark resources in order to maintain stocks at sustainable levels and protect the biological diversity of the marine environment. Full text English Website www.mmr.gov.ck