Pelagic sharks are an important bycatch in pelagic swordfish longline fisheries. In the Cabo Verde Archipelago (tropical NE Atlantic), pelagic shark catches can reach important levels, sometimes higher than the target species. Due to the increased concern on the status of shark species, an EU...

This report presents the responses of the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries to requests from the European Commission for advice on the implementation of the EU Common Fisheries Policy. Advice is given in relation to the following: Landing Obligation (Fisheries targeting...