50 CFR 300.230
§ 300.230 Shark handling and release.
United States · 50 CFR — Wildlife and Fisheries · Status: effective
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- 50 CFR 300.230, § 300.230 Shark handling and release, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/420599
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(a) 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.
(b) 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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.