| Description | The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the conservation of shark resources, by preventing overfishing by commercial and recreational fisheries, and to control the practice of finning. |
| State Authority | ยง 28.2-201 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Benjamin Foster / Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
380 Fenwick Road Building 96 Fort Monroe, VA 23651 |
| Email Address: | Benjamin.Foster@mrc.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (757)247-2200 FAX: (757)247-2002 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Expand daily limit of Large Coastal and Hammerhead Sharks
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Final | Governor's office has completed its review - Next step is Submission to the Registrar. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
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Amending language to prohibit overnight soaks of gillnets in specific areas and times
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/22/2025. |
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Prohibit Overnight Soaks of Gillnets in Specific Areas and Times
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2025. |
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Removing Oceanic whitetip shark from a permitted shark species to a prohibited shark species.
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2024. |
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Prohibition on Shortfin Mako Shark Retention
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2022. |
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Spiny Dogfish Trip Limit Increase
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2022. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29/2022 Filed | Pending | |
