Shark Fins Act 2023 (c. 22)

2 Removal of shark fins on board fishing vessels U.K.

In Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels, for Article 1 substitute—

“Article 1 U.K. 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.”

Commencement Information

I1 S. 2 in force at 29.8.2023, see s. 3(3)