Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01089:reg:20:p32
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01089
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 20 (pt 32/33)
Character Range: 126872–131578

to Recovery Team.
 • Localised site movements
 • Estimation of bycatch levels.
H.4. NSW Fisheries to expand the autopsy program for all dead grey nurse sharks encountered to increase biological knowledge of the species.                                             • The majority of grey nurse sharks encountered dead in NSW autopsied.                          Action is ongoing.
H.5. Other jurisdictions to be encouraged to establish autopsy programs for grey nurse sharks that are encountered dead.                                                                 • Autopsy programs established in Queensland and WA.                                            Action is ongoing.
H.6. Assess population size, distribution and status in Western Australia.                                                                                                               • Population status, distribution and size documented.                                          Action is ongoing.
H.7. Collect and analyse genetic material to determine the genetic distinctiveness of western and eastern grey nurse shark populations.                                                  • Material collected.                                                                           Action is complete.
                                                                                                                                                                                         • Population genetics clarified by analysis of data.
H.8. Establish a wobbegong monitoring program at known aggregation sites to determine relationship with grey nurse sharks.                                                               • Wobbegong monitoring data at grey nurse sites in NSW collected and analysed.                  Action is ongoing.

I. Develop population models to assess populations and monitor recovery.
Prescribed Action                                                                         Criteria for Success             2009 Review of Actions
I.1. Develop appropriate models for the grey nurse shark to assist in understanding its:   • Appropriate model developed.  Action is ongoing.
 • population status
 • rates of recovery
 • population structure and distribution.

J. Promote community education.
Prescribed Action                                                                                                                                                                   Criteria for Success                                                                                 2009 Review of Actions
J.1. Develop and implement a community education initiatives strategy for grey nurse sharks aimed at the general public, divers and commercial and recreational fishers including:   • Community education strategy and initiatives developed and implemented throughout the community.  Action is ongoing.
 • identification                                                                                                                                                                    • Increased community awareness of grey nurse sharks.
 • current threats and status
 • biology.

K. Reassess the conservation status of the grey nurse shark.
Prescribed Action                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Criteria for Success                                                                                                            2009 Review of Actions
K.1. Develop a quantitative framework that includes development of criteria and identification of indicators to assess the recovery of the species within the first two years of the recovery plan to manage the recovery of grey nurse sharks in Australia.   • Quantitative framework established to measure recovery of the species within first two years of recovery plan being adopted.  Action not initiated and refocussed – government is currently funding a project aimed at developing a repeatable sampling methodology that can be used to establish a baseline population estimate of the east coast grey nurse shark population. This baseline estimate can be used as part of a quantitative framework to measure the success of any future Recovery Plan for this species.
K.2. Establish a monitoring program to measure recovery of the species and evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed actions in promoting recovery.                                                                                                             • Monitoring program established