§300.230. Shark handling and release.
50 C.F.R. § 300.230
The requirements of paragraph (b) of this section apply to all fishing vessels of the United States used for commercial fishing for HMS. The requirements apply in all exclusive economic zones and all areas of high seas in the Convention Area, excluding the Overlap Area. The requirements apply only if there is a WCPFC observer or camera monitoring device on board the fishing vessel.
Prior to releasing any shark that is caught during fishing operations and not brought on board the fishing vessel, the owner and operator, without compromising the safety of any persons, shall ensure that the shark is brought alongside the vessel for identification purposes.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[88 FR 30679, May 12, 2023]
Source
Source: 74 FR 38554, Aug. 4, 2009, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.
Authority
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 951 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5501 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 2431 et seq., 31 U.S.C. 9701 et seq.
Source
Source: 61 FR 35550, July 5, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[88 FR 30679, May 12, 2023]