Initiation of a 5-Year Review for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Summary
NOAA Fisheries announce the initiation of a 5-year review for the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus). NOAA Fisheries is required by the Endangered Species Act to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of species are accurate. The 5-year review must be based on the best scientific and commercial data available at the time of the review. We request submission of any such information on the oceanic whitetip shark, particularly information on the status, threats, and recovery of the species that has become available since it was listed in 2018.