NOAA Fisheries announces the adjusted quotas for the 2026 Atlantic shark commercial fisheries.
What will it do?
The Atlantic shark commercial fishing year automatically opened on January 1, 2026 under base quotas.
NOAA Fisheries has adjusted the 2026 commercial quotas based on underharvests from the 2025 fishing year, consistent with existing regulations.
Who is affected?
- Atlantic commercial shark fishermen
- Dealers who buy or sell sharks or shark products