Recommendation on Conservation and Management Measures for Deep Sea Sharks in the NEAFC Regulatory Area for 2017 to 2019 (Rec. 10:2017). Country/Territory Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Authorization/permit Entry into force notes This measure shall be in force from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019. Abstract This Recommendation of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission, adopted in accordance with pursuant to Articles 5 of the NEAFC Convention, requires each Contracting Party to prohibit vessels flying its flag in the Regulatory Area from directed fishing for deep sea sharks (as defined) are encouraged to take conservation measures with equal effect within waters under their national jurisdiction. Contracting Parties shall submit all data on deep sea sharks available to ICES for further evaluation of the state of the stocks. Full text English Website www.neafc.org