Draft Recovery Plan for the Oceanic Whitetip Shark

This Draft Recovery Plan specifically addresses the planning requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the oceanic whitetip shark. It presents a recovery strategy based on the biological and ecological needs of the species, current threats, and existing conservation measures, all of which affect its long-term viability. The document focuses on the statutory requirements of the ESA: (1) a description of site-specific management actions necessary to conserve the species; (2) objective, measurable criteria that, when met, will allow the species to be removed from the endangered and threatened species list; and (3) estimates of the time and funding required to achieve the plan’s goals.