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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Open Letter to ICCAT from West and Central African Scientists

November 16, 2021

To: Heads of Delegations, International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) This week’s ICCAT meeting is the fifth one where Parties grapple with...

Press Release: Make or Break for Endangered Atlantic Mako Sharks

November 15, 2021

International Tuna Fishery Managers Resume Negotiations That Could Result in Overdue, Historic Protection The Press Release is available in: English, French and Spanish PRESS RELEASE,...

U.S. Voices for Makos

November 12, 2021

At its biannual meeting in mid-October, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Advisory Committee for the International Commission for Conservation of Atlantic Tunas...

ICCAT 2021 Panel 4 Intersessional

October 27, 2021

Joint Statement on Mako Sharks

Resolution Regarding North Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks

October 18, 2021

American Elasmobranch Society Phoenix / Virtual (Hybrid) July 2021 Whereas the U.S. and Mexico are Parties to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic...
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