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2017 Shark Finning Report to Congress
  • Published Date:
    2017
Filetype[PDF-2.44 MB]


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  • Alternative Title:
    Report to Congress 2017 Shark Finning Report
  • Personal Author:
    Oliver, Chris
  • Corporate Authors:
    United States. National Marine Fisheries Service
  • Description:
    This report describes the efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) during calendar year 2016 to implement the 2000 Shark Finning Prohibition Act and more recent shark conservation legislation. The 2000 Shark Finning Prohibition Act amended the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) to prohibit the practice of shark finning by any person under U.S. jurisdiction.

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  • Document Type:
    Technical Report
  • Collection(s):
    National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
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