Regulations for the fishing of Elasmobranchs (Sharks) in the estuary of the Breede River (No. R. 105 of 2013). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Diadromous fish Marine fishes Bycatch Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Geographical area Africa, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations provide for protection of Elasmobranch sharks in the Breede River, by prohibiting fishing for such sharks (other than for scientific purposes with a permit) and requires all sharks caught as bycatch to be released to its waters alive. The Regulations also prescribe penalties for the offence of illegal catch of such sharks. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998). Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX