Shark Identification and Federal Regulations for the Recreational Fishery of the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean

Source URL
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fishery-compliance-guides
Citation
NOAA Fisheries Service (2018) Shark Identification and Federal Regulations for the Recreational Fishery of the U.S. Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean
Abstract

In an effort to end overfishing on and rebuild the dusky shark stock, NOAA Fisheries produced materials to help aid in identification and educate anglers on proper release methods.

The identification information is also applicable to commercial fisheries.