Policy for the allocation and management of fishing rights in the Demersal Shark Fishery: 2013. Country/Territory South Africa Document type Miscellaneous Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Monitoring Allocation/quota Sustainable development Sustainable use Policy/planning Social protection Integrated management Gender and natural resources Rural employment Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract This Policy issued by the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, sets out objectives, criteria and, considerations that will guide the evaluation and allocation of fishing rights in the demersal shark fishery. It will guide the authority delegated by the Minister in taking decisions on applications in this fishery. The Policy sets out a profile of the fishery (sharks and rays; particularly susceptible to overexploitation; shark fishery is generally practised to keep the vessels busy wh Full text English Website www.gov.za