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 Original source Government Gazette No. 36147 of 15 November 2013. Subject Fisheries Keyword Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Diadromous fish Marine fishes Bycatch Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Aquatic animals Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, 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, Marine protected areas, 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, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX