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Shark fact:
Most sharks are caught by fisherman in search of other fish (bycatch). Their valuable fins are cut off to make soup, and the live shark thrown back to die.
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What must be done?
Effective conservation and management is essential if populations of sharks and rays are to survive. The following are some of the priorities:
- Introduction of effective management on a regional basis to regulate shark and ray fisheries and ensure their sustainability.
- Reduction of shark and ray bycatch and mortality in other fisheries.
- Improve records of catches, landings and international trade in species of sharks and rays.
- Increase research effort on the biology of sharks and rays and impacts of fisheries.
- Improve management of critical habitats, including nursery grounds, under threat.
- Increase the amount of information available to the public and decision-makers.
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What the European Elasmobranch Association is doing to help
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