Guidelines for the safe release of encircled whale sharks - Supplementary Information for CMM 2022-04-01

Citation
WCPFC (2016) Guidelines for the safe release of encircled whale sharks - Supplementary Information for CMM 2022-04-01
Abstract

Effective from 06 February 2016.

General principles
- Safety of the crew is a paramount consideration.
- When releasing encircled whale sharks, the stress the animal receives should be minimized to the extent possible.
- The following possible release methods should be used as general guidelines.