Proposal to List Two Populations of Tope Shark as Threatened
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This proposed rule aims to classify two populations of the tope shark as 'threatened' under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The Southern Africa and Southwest Atlantic populations are at risk of future extinction, prompting this proposal to provide them legal protection. Businesses involved in fishing, particularly in the target regions, should prepare for potential restrictions or new compliance requirements.
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Key Changes
- Southern Africa and Southwest Atlantic tope shark populations to be listed as threatened
- Increased legal protection for these shark populations
- Potential new compliance requirements for fishing industries in these regions
Obligations
What this law requires
Businesses involved in fishing in the Southern Africa and Southwest Atlantic regions must prepare for potential compliance with new restrictions related to the tope shark, which is proposed to be listed as a threatened species.
Entities must submit comments on the proposed rule concerning the tope shark, identified by NOAA-NMFS-2022-0048, by June 15, 2026.
Public hearing requests regarding the proposed rule on tope shark must be made by June 1, 2026.
Biologists conducting studies related to the tope shark must utilize the best scientific and commercial data available when assessing the species' status.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) must make a finding on the petitioned action regarding the tope shark by April 15, 2026.