Thailand National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks, Thailand: Plan 1, 2020-2024).

This Thailand National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (NPOA-Sharks, Thailand: Plan 1, 2020-2024) is a sectoral policy document. The goal of the NPOA-Sharks is: To ensure that Thailand has sharks conservation and management measures for sustainable utilization and the long-term socioeconomic development of sharks.
The NPOA-Sharks is established under the framework of the International Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (IPOA-Sharks). The five key actions necessary to improve the management and conservation of sharks resources in Thai waters, are proposed, which include: Objective 1. Study and develop a database for information on biology, ecology, fisheries, and utilization of sharks in Thai waters; Objective 2. Systematically and regularly assess status and threats on sharks caused by fisheries and environment; Objective 3. Develop knowledge and enhance capability related to sharks management for relevant officers; Objective 4. Define conservation and management measures to regulate fishing activities and trade on sharks in consistent with international rules, regulations, and obligations. Objective 5. Establish and strengthen a network of stakeholders’ engagement for management and conservation of sharks resource.