These Regulations place restrictions on the removal of fins of all species of shark on board of foreign-owned or local fishing vessels of a total length of 24 metres or more fishing within or outside the Seychelles Waters. Removal of fins requires an authorisation of the Seychelles Fishing Authority. The Regulations prescribe rules relative to processing and disposal of sharks on board of a vessel. Only a given percentage of weight of fins may be landed. All fishing vessels arriving at the port