Peru bans shark fin only landings

Peru’s Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has banned the landing of loose shark fins – an activity known locally as “flapping” – to prevent illegal trade in the product and to promote the full use of the shark resource, which is in line with international commitments made by the country.

Through Supreme Decree No. 021-2016-PRODUCE, published in the official newspaper El Peruano, it is provided that the shark fishery resource must be landed with the presence of the head and all its fins,…


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