Sea-Fisheries (Shark Fin) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 172 of 2020). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Data collection/reporting Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations give effect to Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 (as amended) on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels. The master of- (a) an Irish sea-fishing boat wherever it may be, or (b) a sea-fishing boat in the exclusive fishing limits of the State, shall comply with Article 3(1) and Article 3(1a) of the Council Regulation. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishery management and conservation, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX