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Regulations for the management of white shark cage diving (No. R. 724 of 2008).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 31211 of 4 July 2008, 8 pp.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fishes Fishing authorization Endangered species Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations provide for the protection of white sharks and seek to increase eco-tourism regarding white sharks and provides rules for tourism activities involving white 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

Amended by

Regulations to amend the Regulations for the management of white shark cage diving (No. R. 818 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Protected area, Marine fishes, Authorization/permit, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations to amend the Regulations for the management of white shark cage diving (No. R. 803 of 2009).

Legislation | South Africa | 2009

Keyword: Protected area, Marine fishes, Authorization/permit, Cartilaginous fishes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Threatened or Protected Marine Species Regulations, Government Notice no. R 477 of 2017.

Legislation | South Africa | 2017

Keyword: Cartilaginous fishes, Bycatch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Animal health, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Registration, Biodiversity, Research, Birds, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Quarantine, Risk assessment/management, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Keeping of live animals, EIA, Environmental planning, Protected area, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Marking/identification, Non-governmental entity, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX