Improving scientific advice for the conservation and management of oceanic sharks and rays

The purpose of this specific study is to provide the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) with: updated information regarding the association or occurrence of pelagic sharks and rays in different fisheries; updated information regarding data collection and methodological approaches for the assessment of conservation status of sharks; a critical review of existing Conservation and Management Measures (CMMs) for sharks and of the current conservation status of the species concerned; and proposals to improve and/or provide alternative options for conservation and management of sharks taking into account any recent methodological advances and new data or information.