NPOA - Japan - National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks (Revised version) - March 2009
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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.
Japan further intends to ensure scientific knowledge and information concerning
shark resources through implementation of this Action Plan, and ensure
conservation and sustainable utilization of shark resources in a rational way
based on such adequate knowledge and information.