National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2012 (Shark-plan 2).

The National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2012 (Shark-plan 2) aims to coordinate action on shark conservation and management in Australia through existing fisheries management and conservation processes.
Shark-plan 2, based on the objectives and aims of International Plan of Action (IPOA-Sharks, FAO 1999), builds on the conservation and management issues identified in Shark-plan 1 (2004). Out of the 18 issues of the Shark-plan 1, 15 issues have been considered still relevant for the development of Shark-plan 2, and Table 1 prioritizes them identifying actions to address them.
Follow the priority issues rated as high: considered still relevant: Improved identification of shark species by all resource users; Secure, accessible and validated data sets that record all catch data and are consistent over time with compatible resolution between jurisdictions over the full range of each species from all resource users; Coordination of shark research; Maintain and improve the standard of stock assessments for target shark species in dedicated shark fisheries; Assessment of adequacy of management for all shark species and more innovative approaches to dealing with identified shark management issues.