NOAAProposed Rule
Proposed Rule for Revisions to Commercial Atlantic Blacknose and Recreational Atlantic Shark Fisheries
EnvironmentAgriculture
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Summary
The federal government is proposing new rules to manage fishing of blacknose sharks and other Atlantic sharks in U.S. waters. These rules aim to protect shark populations from overfishing while allowing commercial and recreational fishermen to continue their activities under stricter limits.
Key Points
- 1The rule sets new catch limits for blacknose sharks and other Atlantic shark species to prevent overfishing and allow populations to recover
- 2Both commercial fishermen (who sell their catch) and recreational fishermen (who fish for sport) will face new restrictions on how many sharks they can catch
- 3Fishermen and the public have until March 7, 2026 to submit comments to NOAA about whether they support or oppose these proposed changes
- 4The rule is designed to balance protecting shark populations with allowing the fishing industry to continue operating
- 5NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) will review all public comments before deciding whether to finalize these rules
Key Dates
Published
January 5, 2026
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