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Article 31 Porbeagle sharks (Lamna nasus)

United Kingdom

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1.

Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of porbeagle sharks caught in association with ICCAT fisheries shall be prohibited.

2.

F1United Kingdom catching vessels must promptly release, unharmed, porbeagle sharks caught in association with ICCAT fisheries when brought alongside the vessel.

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Textual amendments

F1

Words in Art. 31(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Common Fisheries Policy and Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/753), regs. 1, 7(28); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)