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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UNOC Call to Action for Shark Conservation: A Joint Letter to Minister Hervé Berville

June 13, 2024

As France prepares to co-host the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice in June 2025, the Shark League has issued a joint letter...

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,...

New Report: Bridging the Gaps that Hinder Shark Conservation

November 9, 2023

An analysis of ICCAT Parties’ policies for CITES-listed Atlantic elasmobranchs Analyzing pivotal international agreements such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)...

ICCAT 2023 NGO Advocacy Letter

November 8, 2023

A collective effort by 20 Environmental Organizations is underway to address pressing issues in Atlantic tuna fisheries and ecosystems at the International Commission for the...
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