Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01506:reg:2013:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013L01506
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2013 (pt 9/32)
Character Range: 23777–26854

This suggests that the Australian population should be managed as two management units,
one on the east coast and one on the south-west coast.  Further research is required to better understand population structure, size and diversity (Blower et al., 2012).

8 Objectives

The overarching objective of this recovery plan is to assist the recovery of the
white shark in the wild throughout its range in Australian waters with a view to:
   * improving the population status leading to future removal of the white shark
     from the threatened species list of the EPBC Act
   * ensuring that anthropogenic activities do not hinder recovery in the near future,
     or impact on the conservation status of the species in the future.

The specific objectives of the plan are presented below.
The objectives are numbered for ease of reference and are not in order of priority.
Objective 1:   Develop and apply quantitative measures to assess population trends and any recovery of the white shark in Australian waters and monitor population trends.
Objective 2:   Quantify and minimise the impact of commercial fishing, including aquaculture,
               on the white shark through incidental (illegal and/or accidental) take, throughout
               its range in Australian waters.
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.
Objective 4:   Where practicable minimise the impact of shark control activities on the white shark.
Objective 5:   Investigate and manage (and where necessary reduce) the impact of tourism
               on the white shark.
Objective 6:   Quantify and minimise the impact of international trade in white shark products through implementation of CITES provisions.
Objective 7:   Continue to identify and protect habitat critical to the survival of the white shark
               and minimise the impact of threatening processes within these areas.
Objective 8:   Continue to develop and implement relevant research programs to support the conservation of the white shark.
Objective 9:   Promote community education and awareness in relation to white shark
               conservation and management.
Objective 10:  Encourage the development of regional partnerships to enhance the conservation and management of the white shark across national and international jurisdictions.

9 Actions to achieve the specific objectives

Actions identified for the recovery of the species covered by this plan are described below.
It should be noted that some of the objectives are long-term and may not be achieved prior to the scheduled five-year review of the recovery plan. Priorities assigned to actions should be interpreted as follows:
Priority 1:  Taking prompt action is necessary in order to mitigate the key threats
             to the white shark and also provide valuable information to help
             identify long-term population trends.
Priority 2:  Action would provide a more informed basis for