WWF and TRAFFIC Shark and Ray Publications

Missing Sharks (2022)

A Country Review Of Catch, Trade And Management Recommendations For Cites-Listed Shark Species

A Rapid Assessment of the Artisanal Shark Trade in the Republic of the Congo (2020)

This report aims to rapidly assess the artisanal shark fishery in the Republic of the Congo to understand the trade, and to examine legislative, administrative, and operational measures for sustainable and legal shark fishing and trade.

An Overview of Major Shark and Ray Catchers, Traders, and Species (2019)

An Overview of Shark Utilisation in the Coral Triangle Region (2012)

Shark Fin and Mobulid Ray Gill Plate Trade (2016)

In mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Traceability Systems In The CITES Context (2016)

A review of experiences, best practices and lessons learned for the traceability of commodities of CITES-listed shark species.

The Shark And Ray Trade In Singapore (2017)

Compliance Protocol for Managing Stockpiles of CITES-listed Shark Fins in Hong Kong (2022)

The tool covers shark and ray products listed under CITES, and provides a management framework for pre-CITES shark fin stockpiles.

WWF Sharkulator Methodology (2020)

Methodology for converting bowls of shark fin soup into live shark equivalents

DETECT IT Tool

A data analytics tool to help businesses, NGOs, customs officers, law enforcement and fisheries officials to search quickly through fish trade data to identify potential illegally caught and traded fish products around the world. https://detect.trade

CITES Non-detriment Findings Guidance for Shark Species

A Framework to assist Authorities in making Non-detriment Findings (NDFs) for species listed in CITES Appendix II

M-RiskTool

Development of a Rapid Management-Risk Assessment Method for Fish Species through its Application to Sharks

The shark and ray meat network: a deep dive into a global affair (2021)

Analysis of the global shark and ray meat trade network using graph theory, revealing key players, relationships and networks properties that drive flows in this specialised but highly traded product.

Dreketi River and Estuary Shark and Ray Survey Report (2021)

This report provides a snapshot of shark and ray species found within and around Fiji's deepest river.

Angels of the Adriatic - Next Steps for a Potential Hotspot (2021)

Once common across the Mediterranean, angel sharks have suffered widespread decline. This short report underlines the urgency of acting to save one of the last remaining populations in the Mediterranean.

Sharks and Rays: Guardians of the Ocean in Crisis (2021)

Portugal is the 3rd biggest European catcher of sharks and rays, behind Spain and France, with almost 50% of the country's species under threat. ANP|WWF urges the Portuguese government to create a National Action Plan to manage and conserve these animals.

Sharks in Crisis: A Call to Action for the Mediterranean (2019)

“Sharks in Crisis: A Call to Action for the Mediterranean” published by WWF Mediterranean Marine Initiative (MMI) presents latest research showing how unsustainable and sometimes illegal fishing have depleted regional populations of sharks and rays.

Reducing Shark and Ray Mortality in the Arabian Sea (2019)

Report from the regional workshop on shark conservation and management in the North Indian Ocean held in Karachi, Pakistan, on 26-28 February 2019

GSRI CITES CoP18 Giant Guitarfishes and Wedgefishes Factsheet (2019)

Factsheet on giant guitarfishes and wedgefishes (collectively known as "rhino rays") produced by Global Sharks and Rays Initiative for the CITES CoP18

GSRI CITES CoP18 Mako Sharks Factsheet (2019)

Factsheet on shortfin and longfin mako sharks produced by Global Sharks and Rays Initiative for the CITES CoP18

Global Priorities for Conserving Sharks and Rays (2015-2025)

No Shark Fin Carriage Policy Implementation Guidelines (2017)

Managing Risk - Global Shipping Companies Say No to Shark Fin (2016)