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Regulation No. 1475 on the ban from catch of sharks in 2012.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Mesh Bycatch Landing Marine fishes Inland fisheries EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing area Protected fishing area Seasons Cartilaginous fishes Fishery management and conservation Maritime zone Endangered species Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Protected area Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

This Regulation applies to the ban of catch of basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus), spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias), porbeagle (Lamna nasus) and silkehai (Carcharhinus falciformis) for commercial or recreational purposes. Prohibited areas of catch of such fish include internal waters, territorial sea, exclusive economic zone, ICES statistical areas in international waters, zones around Jan Mayen and the fishery-protected zone around Svalbard. 20% bycatch of spiny dogfish measured in live weight is however allowed between 1 January and 3 June 2012. Squalus acanthias fishing with nets and longlines bewtween 31 July 2012 and 31 December 2012 may be of a maximum of 20% of the total catch in that period.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine Living Resources Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX