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 League Urges ICCAT Parties to Act

November 8, 2019

The Shark League is calling on Atlantic fishing nations to take decisive action to safeguard sharks at the upcoming annual meeting of the International Commission...

Mako Sharks listed under CITES in August need ICCAT action in November

October 30, 2019

Shortfin and longfin mako sharks were listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in August 2019. CITES Parties...

ICCAT urged to ensure Parties comply with obligations

July 24, 2019

Read the submission from the Ecology Action Centre, for the Shark League coalition, to ICCAT’s compliance review of how Parties are reporting on their shark catches and how they...

ICCAT Parties urged to report their shark catch

July 5, 2019

The lack of timely, detailed reporting of national shark catches and management is a significant hindrance to ICCAT’s conservation of shark populations. As scientists highlight...
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