The Conservation and Management Measure (CMM 2025‑06) sets precautionary, ecosystem‑based rules for conserving sharks in the WCPFC Convention Area, applying to Annex I sharks and all sharks caught in WCPFC‑managed fisheries. It bans finning, requires full utilization, and mandates that sharks be landed with fins naturally attached unless tightly regulated alternatives are used. The measure introduces bycatch‑mitigation requirements for longline vessels and prohibits retention of oceanic whitetip and silky sharks, mandates safe‑release protocols, and bans purse‑seine sets on tuna associated with whale sharks. Members must report annually on implementation, provide data on key shark species, and support monitoring and enforcement.
2025-01-01