# Council Regulation (EU) 2020/123 of 27 January 2020 fixing for 2020 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters, Article 28: Sharks

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of thresher sharks of all the species of the Alopiidae family in any fishery shall be prohibited.
2. Retaining on board, transhipping or landing any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus) in any fishery shall be prohibited, except for United Kingdom fishing vessels under 24 metres overall length engaged solely in fishing operations within United Kingdom waters, and provided that their catch is destined solely for United Kingdom consumption.
3. When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/123/article/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-123/article-28
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