BOE-A-2026-7332 ·31 March 2026 ·Resolution Low impact
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Spanish fishing fleet: quotas and requirements for shortfin mako shark imports in 2026

The Directorate-General for Biodiversity, Forests and Desertification has established quotas for the introduction and import of shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) caught by the Spanish fleet in 2026. As this species is protected under Regulation (EC) 338/97 and the CITES Convention, any movement requires permits or certificates issued by the national CITES Administrative Authority (Art. Legal Grounds). Control is enforced by the mandatory introduction of catches through designated customs offices (Art. Eighth).

In 3 key points

  1. Mandatory introduction of catches through customs offices designated by EU Member States (Art. Eighth). (art. Octavo)
  2. CITES permit applications must be made before the goods arrive at the customs office or port of landing (Art. Ninth). (art. Noveno)
  3. In force from the day following its publication in the BOE (Art. Tenth). (art. Décimo)

How it affects those involved

For shipowners and vessels of the Spanish fleet, activities are subject to obtaining CITES permits prior to arrival at customs or the port of landing (Art. Ninth). Representative industry associations may manage joint plans for the transfer of fishing opportunities between vessels within their association (Art. Seventh). Failure to use authorised entry points or lack of permits constitutes an infringement under the framework for the protection of threatened species.

Lifecycle

2026-03-31PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.
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