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First International Mako Shark Quota Adopted

The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) has established the first global fishing quota for shortfin mako sharks in the South Atlantic. This quota aims to reduce the catch of these endangered sharks by 40-60% and responds to their vulnerability due to slow growth and overfishing. This significant step in shark conservation was influenced by various nations and aims to improve management strategies for oceanic shark populations.

Read the full article at www.sharktrust.org

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