ICCAT has before it scientific advice that could lead to groundbreaking catch limits for the world’s most heavily fished oceanic sharks: shortfin mako and blue sharks. If adopted, such measures would prompt the first such limits for European Union fleets (which have the world’s highest landings of these species) and could inspire similar measures on a global scale. Meanwhile, support is growing among ICCAT members for a stronger regional finning ban.
We’re urging ICCAT Parties to agree science-based international fishing limits for shortfin mako and blue sharks, and a ban on removing shark fins at sea.
Download our ICCAT factsheet: ICCAT 2019, Make or Break Time for Makos
Download our ICCAT narrative: ICCAT 2019, The Global Ocean Movement & Mako Sharks
Download our ICCAT factsheet: Priority Actions for Sharks
Download our ICCAT factsheet: Shark Conservation Progress & Priorities
Download our ICCAT factsheet: Make time for Makos