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2019 Assessment of the Shark Stock Complex in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

NOTE: In accordance with the approved schedule, no assessment was conducted for this stock this year, however, a full stock assessment will be conducted in 2020.
January 31, 2020 - Assessments ,
Alaska

Atlantic Sharks Recreational Minimum Sizes and Bag Limits

Minimum sizes and bag limits vary by permit and vessel type. Additional requirements may be applicable. View the HMS Recreational Compliance Guide for details. Updated minimum sizes and bag limits Permits Vessels must have a valid HMS Angling…
Final Rule
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Effective
05/19/2024

Adjustment of Commercial Aggregated Large Coastal Shark Retention Limit in Gulf of Mexico

The retention limit for the commercial blacktip, aggregated large coastal shark (LCS), and hammerhead shark management groups in the Gulf of Mexico region has been increased to 55 LCS other than sandbar per vessel per trip. This action affects…
Temporary Rule
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New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Effective
05/19/2024

Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Benefits from Sustainable Shark Management

Atlantic spiny dogfish are small sharks with a long and complex history in U.S. waters.
August 01, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Gray and white spiny dogfish with white spots swimming along ocean floor and away from camera.

Shark Discovery May Help People with Bone Disease

Shark spine research may unlock new treatments for humans.
July 31, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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Shark Chat: How New Tech Helps Us Tag Sharks

This Shark Week, ask questions about sharks and learn more about advances in tagging technology during a tweet chat on July 31, 2019.
July 28, 2019 - Feature Story
Bull Shark in the hands of Tobey Curtis. Tobey is wearing an orange glove on left hand, held under the sharks head.r

Shark Week: Celebrating U.S. Science and Sustainability

Join us for Shark Week 2019 and dive into the world of new research and sustainable shark management.
July 28, 2019 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
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Tiny Shark Fits in Your Pocket and Glows in the Dark

After making waves in 2015, a small 5 1/2 inch shark is big news again!
July 24, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
750x500-pocket-shark-Mark-Grace.jpg

Characterization of the Shark Bottom Longline Fishery: 2017

Alyssa N. Mathers, Bethany M. Deacy, Heather E. Moncrief-Cox, John K. Carlson
May 13, 2019 - Technical Memo ,
Southeast

Characterization of the Shark Bottom Longline Fishery: 2015

Michael P. Enzenauer, Bethany M. Deacy, John K. Carlson
May 13, 2019 - Technical Memo ,
Southeast