While the most significant international Atlantic shark conservation deliberations take place in the autumn, the Shark League works year-round to set the stage for good outcomes at those meetings. We contribute to myriad discussions to promote clear scientific advice, build broad stakeholder support, and maximize fishing nations' capacity to agree and implement effective shark conservation policies. Here's the latest information on our progress.

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AC34 Update: Closing the Gap Between CITES and RFMO Shark Compliance

August 13, 2026

Shark League representatives joined a CITES AC34 side event on closing the gap between CITES and RFMO shark compliance measures.

Shark Discard Reporting Under ICCAT: Webinar Recording Now Available

August 13, 2026

The recording of the Shark League's 10 July 2026 webinar on ICCAT shark discard reporting requirements is now available.

Shark Conservation Advances at International Atlantic Tuna Conference

November 24, 2025

Fishing nations agree to protect basking and white sharks, cut mako quotas, and improve compliance process

Better Late Than Never: Mexico Fulfills International Obligations to Protect Atlantic Sharks

October 16, 2025

Shark League welcomes overdue bans on bigeye thresher, oceanic whitetip, shortfin mako, hammerhead & silky sharks.

Shark League 2025 Submission to the ICCAT Compliance Committee

October 15, 2025

Ahead of ICCAT’s 29th Regular Meeting (17–24 November) and Compliance Committee session (15–16 November), the Shark League submitted queries regarding potential non-compliance with shark conservation...

Unprecedented International Effort to Prevent Shark Finning Blocked by Japan & China

November 18, 2024

ICCAT meeting ends in dramatic defeat of proposal to end at-sea fin removal while other shark safeguards advance This press release is also available in: Français (French), Español (Spanish)...
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