NOAA Fisheries announces the July-September 2026 schedule for free workshops held in locations across the Atlantic and Gulf of America regions.
These workshops are required for certain fishermen and dealers.
All updates will be posted on our website.
Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop
This workshop is mandatory for all Atlantic shark dealers who have not already received a valid workshop certificate or whose certificate is expiring prior to the next permit renewal. Atlantic shark dealers may not receive, purchase, trade, or barter for Atlantic sharks unless a valid Atlantic Shark Identification Workshop dealer certificate is on the premises of each business location listed under the shark dealer permit where sharks are first received.
Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required. To pre-register, please contact Angler Conservation Education at (386) 682-0158.