TITLE IIFISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION VESSELS
CHAPTER IVFishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations
Section 7WCPFC Convention Area
Article 37bF1Silky sharks
1
Retaining on board, transhipping, storing or landing any part or whole carcass of silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) in the WCPFC Convention Area shall be prohibited.
2
When accidentally caught, species referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be harmed. Specimens shall be promptly released.