Decisions 15.120 to 15.121 - Implementation of the CMS Appendix I-listing for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark (Carcharhinus longimanus)
Aquatic Species Conservation Issues
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Decision directed to: Parties
Parties are requested to:
a) establish national legislation to prohibit the taking of C. longimanus and other Appendix I-listed shark and ray species, including measures to mitigate bycatch, both in national waters and in areas beyond national jurisdiction, and participate in the National Legislation Programme if not already doing so;
b) require the safe handling and release of C. longimanus and other Appendix I-listed shark and ray species caught in fisheries and prohibit retention on board to make every effort to remove incentives for the retention of incidentally caught specimens that are still alive;
c) strengthen enforcement and monitoring of existing domestic legislation and regional obligations to fully implement Articles III (5) and III (4c);
d) consider taking further actions in response to the information provided by Parties and the outcomes of the assessments of trade and fisheries data as required.
Decision directed to: Parties
Parties are reminded of their obligations to prohibit taking of all Appendix I-listed shark and ray species, and to endeavour to prevent, reduce or control factors that endanger such species.