Shark Sanctuary Regulations 2015.

These Regulations establish the Kiribati Shark Sanctuary, which comprises all Kiribati waters. No sharks may be caught or (parts of) sharks possessed or offered for sale. The Regulations also prohibit the use wire trace for fishing in the Kiribati Shark Sanctuary. The purpose of these Regulations are to: Establish a shark sanctuary in Kiribati waters to ensure the conservation of sharks; protect the balance of the marine ecosystem, including commercially important fish species and the health of marine habitats such as coral reefs; help sustain and develop Kiribati's economy from shark and marine-related ecotourism; and; further enhance the conservation reputation of Kiribati by joining other countries in the region in adopting measures to protect sharks. The Minister may issue at certain conditions a permit to catch sharks. The Office of the Director of Fisheries is responsible for the administration of these Regulations and may appoint Authorized Officers. Schedule 1 sets out sharks warranting special protection.