Each year we produce and distribute Commercial Fisheries Advisories in line with the latest UK and EU law.
These provide rapid access to the current legislative status of sharks, skates and rays in UK, EU and international waters. They are designed to assist the commercial fishing industry as well as fisheries management and enforcement agencies.
For 2022 we've produced 30 Commercial Fisheries Advisories (which can be downloaded below), along with best practice guides for handling and reporting sharks, skates and rays. You can also download our Shark, Skate and Ray ID Guides.
Recognising the UK’s status as an independent coastal state, for each species we have produced two Commercial Fisheries Advisories that reflect the relevant legislation in both the UK and EU waters. The legislation is correct as of 2022.As TACs and quotas are met or altered, and legislation updated, some advisories may be subject to change. We'll issue updates as they arise. If you have any queries regarding the information in these advisories, please contact us.Additional Information:
► Recreational anglers should visit our Angling Project Page for Sea Angling Advisories on species restrictions, prohibitions and best practice guidelines.► Fish markets and seafood retailers should also check CITES listings for latest trade regulations for sharks, skates and rays (e.g. as well as being a Prohibited species, Porbeagle (Lamna nasus) is also listed under CITES Appendix II, meaning permits are needed if importing).
We strive to ensure that our Fisheries Advisories support well managed shark and ray fisheries. To help us to continue to do this in the best possible way, we would be grateful if you could answer a few questions on the form below to help us understand how our Fisheries Advisories are used. The form is completely anonymous, and your input will help develop future editions.
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► Shark Handling (pdf)► Recording & Reporting Discards (pdf)► Skate & Ray Handling (pdf)► Best Practice for Sharks, Skates & Rays (pdf)► Landings Obligations (pdf)
As part of a historic project, funded by the Co-operative, we created the resources below. Helping to support sustainability in Northern English shark and ray fisheries.► ID Guide to Sharks, Skates and Rays in Northern English Waters (pdf)► Pocket Guide to Sustainable Shark, Skate and Ray Fisheries in Northern English Waters (pdf)► Pocket Guide Poster outlining species prohibited or restricted to commercial vessels in Northern English waters (pdf)
Our Commercial Fisheries Advisories are also available in French*, German, Spanish, Dutch and Greek
En collaboration avec APECS en France, le Shark Trust a produit des conseils sur la pêche commerciale. Ceux-ci sont conçus pour aider l'industrie de la pêche commerciale, la gestion des pêches et les organismes d'application de la loi. Read more
Für eine möglichst einfache Bestimmung von Rochenarten hat die Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung (BLE) in Zusammenarbeit mit der Organisation "Shark Trust“ einen Rochenguide entwickelt, in dem 18 ausgewählte Rochenarten zur einfachen Unterscheidung dargestellt werden. Read more
Trabajando en colaboración con SUBMON en España, Shark Trust ha producido unas fichas con información sobre pesquerías comerciales. Estas fichas, han sido diseñadas para ayudar a la industria pesquera, a los gestores de pesca y agencias de cumplimiento relacionadas. Read more
In samenwerking met de Nederlandse Elasmobranchen Vereniging (NEV) heeft de Shark Trust adviezen geproduceerd over commerciële visserijbepalingen. De adviezen zijn ontwikkeld ter ondersteuning van de commerciële visserijindustrie en beheerders- en handhavingsinstanties. Read more
Σε συνεργασία με την iSea στην Ελλάδα και την MER Lab στην Κύπρο, η Shark Trust έχει δημιουργήσει συμβουλευτικό υλικό για τους επαγγελματίες αλιείς στα ελληνικά με στόχο τη βιώσιμη διαχείριση της επαγγελματικής αλιείας και την εφαρμογή της ισχύουσας νομοθεσίας. Read more