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Regulations for the fishing of Elasmobranchs (Sharks) in the estuary of the Breede River (No. R. 105 of 2013).

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These Regulations provide for protection of Elasmobranch sharks in the Breede River, by prohibiting fishing for such sharks (other than for scientific purposes with a permit) and requires all sharks caught as bycatch to be released to its waters alive. The Regulations also prescribe penalties for the offence of illegal catch of such sharks.
Title
Regulations for the fishing of Elasmobranchs (Sharks) in the estuary of the Breede River (No. R. 105 of 2013).
Country
South Africa
Type of document
Regulation
Date of text
2013
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Glossary term(s)
freshwater fishery
ECOLEX region
Africa
Southern Africa
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/saf122759.pdf
Link to full text
http://www.info.gov.za
Implements
Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).