NOAAFinal Rule

Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: 2025 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Year

EnvironmentAgriculture

Summary

This regulation sets the rules for commercial shark fishing in the Atlantic Ocean for 2025, including catch limits and season dates to protect shark populations from overfishing. The rules affect fishing companies and help maintain healthy shark populations that are important for ocean ecosystems.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes catch limits (quotas) for different shark species in the Atlantic Ocean during 2025
  • 2Applies to commercial fishing companies that catch sharks for sale, not recreational fishers
  • 3Sets specific fishing seasons and closes fishing when catch limits are reached
  • 4Aims to prevent shark overfishing and maintain sustainable ocean ecosystems
  • 5Requires fishing vessels to report their catches to the government for monitoring

Key Dates

Published

August 15, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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