The Sharks MOU has defined general objectives for the conservation and management of species and populations listed in Annex 1 of the MOU, which are further detailed in a global Conservation Plan for migratory Sharks (Annex 3 to the MOU). Current activities in the Conservation Plan, however, require further specification on a species or/and population level in order to address their varying conservation and management needs.

 

Seven species of sharks have already been included in Annex 1, and the 2nd Meeting of Signatories (MOS2) will consider 22 additional species of sharks and rays for listing.