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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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.

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)...

PRESS RELEASE: Atlantic manta ray and blue shark conservation advances under UK leadership

November 20, 2023

EU promotes whale shark protection and risky blue shark quotas as Japan blocks finning measure The Press Release is available in French and Spanish Cairo,...

ICCAT 2023: POSITION STATEMENT

November 13, 2023

At the 2023 ICCAT Annual Meeting, Parties have the opportunity to continue leading the world in international management of heavily fished blue sharks while catching...

PRESS RELEASE: New Shark Conservation Report Launched at Atlantic Tuna Meeting Targets Troublesome Gaps

November 9, 2023

Analysis details problems and recommends remedies for aligning nations’ commitments and actions This Press Release is available in Arabic, French and Spanish. London, November 9,...
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