Wildlife Act 1976 (Protection of Wild Animals) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 485/2022). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword 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 The Basking Shark shall be an animal to which section 23 of the Wildlife Act 1976 (No. 39 of 1976), applies. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Wildlife Act, 1976. Legislation | Ireland | 1976 (2021) Keyword: Public land, Protected area, Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Institution, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting authorization/permit, Wildlife products, International trade, Seasons, Expropriation, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Transport/storage, Trade in species, Plant protection, Plant variety Source: FAO, FAOLEX