NOAAFinal Rule
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: 2025 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Year
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Summary
This regulation sets the rules for commercial shark fishing in the Atlantic Ocean for 2025, including catch limits and season dates to protect shark populations from overfishing. The rules affect fishing companies and help maintain healthy shark populations that are important for ocean ecosystems.
Key Points
- 1Establishes catch limits (quotas) for different shark species in the Atlantic Ocean during 2025
- 2Applies to commercial fishing companies that catch sharks for sale, not recreational fishers
- 3Sets specific fishing seasons and closes fishing when catch limits are reached
- 4Aims to prevent shark overfishing and maintain sustainable ocean ecosystems
- 5Requires fishing vessels to report their catches to the government for monitoring
Impact Assessment
If you are a commercial shark fishing company, this means you must comply with 2025 catch limits and season dates for Atlantic shark species, which may reduce fishing days or landings depending on quota allocations.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
Regional
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Small BusinessesImporters/ExportersWorkers/Laborers
Key Dates
Published
August 15, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amends CFR Sections
50 CFR Part 635
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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