Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00604:clause:3_19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017C00604
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 19
Character Range: 157448–158151

19  Conservation and management measure for silky sharks
19.1  A person using a boat in the Convention Area for fishing:
 (a) must release all silky sharks that are brought alongside the boat as soon as possible and in a manner that results in as little harm to the shark as possible; and
 (b) must not retain on board, tranship, store or land any part or whole carcass of a silky shark caught in the Convention Area.
19.2  However, scientific observers may collect biological samples from silky sharks caught in the Convention Area if:
 (a) the shark is dead on haulback; and
 (b) the samples are required as part of a research project that has been approved by the Commission's Scientific Committee.