Wildlife (Basking Shark) Order, 2010. Country/Territory New Zealand Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on 16 December 2010. Abstract This Order amends Schedule 7A of the Wildlife Act 1953 by inserting e reference to basking shark so that the shark is absolutely protected in New Zealand Fisheries waters. Full text English Website www.legislation.govt.nz References - Legislation Amends Wildlife Act 1953 (No. 31 of 1953). Legislation | New Zealand | 1953 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Seasons, Protected area, Hunting authorization/permit, Institution, Hunting/capture, Wild fauna, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of habitats, Birds, Game, Protection of species, International trade, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX