CMM 2019-04 16

16. For longline fisheries targeting sharks, CCMs shall develop and report their management plans in their Part 2 Annual Report. Annex 2: Template for reporting implementation of this CMM. Each CCM shall include the following information in Part 2 of its annual report: 5. The management plan in para 16 that includes:
(1) specific authorizations to fish such as a license and a TAC or other measure to limit the catch of shark to acceptable levels;
(2) measures to avoid or reduce catch and maximize live release of species whose retention is prohibited by the Commission;