NOAA decides not to list the smalltail shark as endangered or threatened
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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has completed a review of the smalltail shark. This review was prompted by a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, which requested that the species be given federal protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Why it matters: This is an administrative decision that concludes a formal review process; it means no new federal regulations regarding the shark’s protection are being implemented right now.
Who it affects
- Commercial and recreational fishing industries
This information comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via the Federal Register; readers should consult the official document for full scientific details.
Agency: Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document