National Shark Longline Management Plan 2002. Country/Territory Papua New Guinea Document type Miscellaneous Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Cartilaginous fishes Coastal zone management Community management Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Precautionary principle Processing/handling Protection of environment Sustainable use Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract The objectives of this Plan are the application of precautionary approach to the management of the shark fishery with sustainable harvesting of shark resources and protection of the marine ecosystem, sustainable use of its shark resource, and protection of coastal communities. Full text English Website png-data.sprep.org References - Legislation Implements Fisheries Management Act, 1998. Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1998 (2006) Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Total allowable catch, Institution, Policy/planning, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Traditional rights/customary rights, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX