Stop uncontrolled shark fishing now
A UK charity campaigning for science-based shark catch limits.
Help us secure science-based catch limits for unmanaged shark species.
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→The Shark Trust launched the No Limits? campaign in response to the crisis of unlimited and escalating shark fishing pressure. With no catch limits set for many shark species, landings have soared over the past decade, placing huge pressure on shark populations.
No Limits? highlights the urgent need to introduce science-based catch limits for Blue Sharks, Shortfin Mako, Tope, smoothhounds and catsharks – species accounting for over 97% of reported Atlantic shark landings.
Together we're campaigning for science-based catch limits to be set before it's too late – to stop uncontrolled shark fishing for good.
The EU adopted a regulation banning shark finning, though a loophole allowed it to continue undetected.
The EU adopted the Community Plan of Action-Sharks, including a review of the finning regulation.
The requirement to land sharks with fins naturally attached came into force, setting EU best-practice.
With Ambassador Steve Backshall and UK Fisheries Minister George Eustice, the Shark Trust launched No Limits?
The EU presented proposals at ICCAT for Blue Shark and Shortfin Mako management, but these did not gain traction.
An EU proposal led to a modest measure for Blue Sharks at ICCAT, an unprecedented first step.
Campaign focus shifted from Blue Sharks to the exceptionally vulnerable Shortfin Mako.
Over the last year alone, I've had the great privilege of many hours underwater with sharks of various shapes and sizes. Many have been smaller species, such as the catsharks, Tope and smoothhound you commonly see on British dives… Every encounter has been a true wonder, and I have learned to not only respect, but deeply love these majestic, exciting creatures.
The work that the Shark Trust does in raising awareness of the plight of these iconic species is really, really important. These are incredibly charismatic species yet they face a number of important threats: habitat loss, secondly climate change, thirdly – and perhaps most importantly – the damage caused by unregulated fishing practices.
Over 280,000 tonnes of sharks are reported landed globally each year, with EU vessels responsible for just over 40% of reported landings. Over 97% of sharks caught and landed from the Atlantic and Mediterranean are No Limits? species, yet there are still no international catch limits in place.
Sign the petition and support the Shark Trust's call for an end to uncontrolled shark fishing. No Limits? No Future.
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