Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01506:reg:2013:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01506
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2013 (pt 11/32)
Character Range: 34329–43071

white shark interactions and report annually to DSEWPaC.                                                                                                                                                                           DSEWPaC, state governments and the aquaculture industry  Core government business

2.3     Ensure that fisheries management plans                                                                                                                                 1            * Relevant fisheries management plans/strategies accredited after the adoption of this plan include measures to minimise the impacts of bycatch, including the use of best-handling practices, and appropriate mechanisms to record all interactions with white sharks (where relevant).  DSEWPaC and AFMA                                         Core government business
        that are reviewed for accreditation under                                                                                                                                           * Bycatch management arrangements assessed and approved by DSEWPaC.
        the EPBC Act contain actions that are consistent with the recovery of the white shark (where relevant), including minimising the impacts of bycatch and recording of
        all interactions.

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2.4     Ensure actions to reduce levels of white shark mortality are considered when relevant state and territory fisheries management plans are reviewed.  1            * Reviews of fisheries management plans to consider measures to minimise levels of white shark mortality undertaken.  State governments  Core government business

    9.1.3 Objective 3: Quantify and minimise the impact of recreational fishing on the white shark through incidental (illegal and/or
    accidental) take, throughout its range in Australian waters.
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3.1     Develop mechanisms and protocols that facilitate reporting by recreational fishers of interactions with white sharks. Mechanisms chosen should foster the understanding that any reported interaction will be received without prejudice.                                                                                                1            * White shark sightings/interactions program developed for recreational fishers, including identification guides and reporting protocols.                                                              DSEWPaC, state governments, research agencies, recreational fishing groups and conservation groups.  Core government business

3.2     Encourage recreational fishers to utilise the sighting program (link to Action 3.1) to report and provide, where possible, photographic evidence of sightings of and interactions with white sharks. Requested information from fishers should include estimated number, size and weight of sharks, as well as site location and depth.  2            * White shark sightings/interactions program developed and utilised by recreational fishers.                                                                                                           DSEWPaC, state governments, recreational fishing groups and conservation groups.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              * Practical identification materials distributed.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              * Report detailing catch levels is prepared on an annual basis.
3.3     Quantify, through monitoring, reports and where necessary estimates, of white shark bycatch, mortality and non-lethal interactions, in recreational fishing sectors and report annually to DSEWPaC.                                                                                                                                      2            * The rate of bycatch and mortality of white sharks from recreational fishing, as obtained through the white shark sightings/interactions program, are monitored and reported annually.                DSEWPaC and state governments.

Action  Description                                                                                                                                                          Priority  Performance Criteria                                                     Jurisdiction                                                                            Indicative cost
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3.4     Work with recreational fishing associations to ensure they continue to provide information on the protection of white sharks to