# Shark Fins Act 2023, Section 2: Removal of shark fins on board fishing vessels

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

In Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels, for Article 1 substitute—
“Article 1
Scope
This Regulation applies to the removal of shark fins, retention on board, transhipment and landing of shark fins:
1. by United Kingdom fishing vessels in any maritime waters;
2. by other fishing vessels in United Kingdom waters.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/22/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/shark-fins-act-2023/section-2
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