Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:
1. "shark fins" means any fins of sharks including caudal fins, but excluding the pectoral fins of rays, which are a constituent part of raywings;
2. "shark" means any fish of the taxon Elasmobranchii;
3. "special fishing permit" means a prior fishing authorisation issued and managed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1627/94.
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CitationArticle 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)
