National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks. Country/Territory Canada Document type Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Cartilaginous fishes Fish products Fishing area Protection of species Bycatch Policy/planning Monitoring Data collection/reporting Integrated management Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Geographical area Americas, Arctic, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This National Plan of Action for the conservation and management of sharks and their long-term sustainable use describes the current state of management of sharks in Canada (including the institutional and regulatory framework), identifies existing gaps, and proposes remedial steps that can be implemented for the conservation and management of sharks. It is developed in accordance with the principles and provisions of the International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (IPOA-Sharks) and takes international commitments into consideration. Full text English Website www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca