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Fisheries Management (International Agreements) Regulations 2009
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36 Conservation of sharks
36.1 A person using a boat in the Convention Area for fishing: (a) must not undertake directed fishing for shark species in the Convention Area unless the fishing is permitted in accordance with a permit allowing catch of shark for scientific research purposes; and (b) must release any by‑catch of shark alive if this is possible.