In cooperation with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and with the support of the European Union, the Government of Japan and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the United States of America, FAO has developed a database to document international, regional and national shark measures.

The Shark Measures Database collates management measures to assist sustainable use and conservation of shark resources; making all shark related regulations and guidance to fishery and conservation managers accessible in one website.

This database is a 'one-stop-shop' for those wishing to find shark, skate, ray and chimaera management and guidance measures, instituted by Regional Fishery Bodies, the Convention on Migratory Species, CITES and national authorities. The instruments listed in the Shark Measures Database include both binding and non-binding conservation and management measures, 'plans of action' and national legislation.

Sustainable fisheries and healthy ecosystems are embedded within the Blue Growth Initiative advanced by FAO. The Shark Measures Database adds another tool to the coherent framework that FAO provides to support productive and sustainable management of fisheries.

New FAO "Shark Measures" Database Goes Live https://t.co/zYJMdhdndg#SharkConservation#SharkScience@CITES#CoP17pic.twitter.com/e0sk4z1hIg

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