NPOA - Japan's National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2001
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Japan, as a responsible fishing nation, is fully aware that fisheries activities have an important role in the supply of food to mankind. Japan duly respects:
(1) the awareness of the international society that fisheries are an important industry having the function to ensure social and economic welfare of the people around the world (Kyoto Declaration on Sustainable Contribution of Fisheries to Food Security and its Action Plan);
(2) the international agreement that states commit themselves to the conservation and sustainable use of marine living resources (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) and Chapter 17 of Agenda 21); and
(3) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) that calls for promotion of contribution of fisheries to food security.
Japan recognizes that sharks are important fishery resources. At the same time, it shares the international concern over the impact of catch of sharks by various types of fisheries by many States. Based on this perspective, Japan has established an effective and feasible Action Plan, by objectively identifying the impact of the Japanese fisheries on shark resources, analyzing it scientifically, and fully taking into account the internationally agreed codes of conduct in order to implement appropriate conservation and management of sharks.