Sharks
Article 32
1. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of thresher sharks of all species of the Alopiidae family in any fishery. 2. It shall be prohibited to retain on board, tranship or land any part or whole carcass of oceanic whitetip sharks ( Carcharhinus longimanus ) in any fishery, except for vessels under 24 m overall length engaged solely in fishing operations in their flag Member State’s exclusive economic zone, provided that their catch is destined solely for local consumption. 3. When accidentally caught, specimens of the species referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not be harmed and shall be promptly released.