Information Hub - Safe Handling & Discard Release

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Best Practice to Release Angelsharks if Accidentally Caught

This guide has been developed with the sportfishing community to increase the probability of these animals surviving when they are returned to the water.

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Angelsharks Need Your Help!

Best-practice guide to safely release Angelsharks if accidentally caught. Guidance developed by the Angel Shark Conservation Network (ASCN).

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Safe Release Guidelines for Sharks and Rays

The do's and don'ts to safely release sharks and rays (other than whale sharks). 

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A Guide to Releasing Sawfish - Gulf of Carpentaria Inshore and Offshore Set Net Fishery

This publication provides guidelines for rescuing and releasing sawfish caught in commercial set fishing nets in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
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Sawfish Handling & Release Guidelines

Guidelines to safely handle and release sawfish; with a little extra effort the endangered sawfish can be safely returned to the water with little or no damage.
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Best Practice Guidelines for the Safe Release and Handling of Encircled Whale Shark

Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) document to provide options for developing best practice guidelines for the safe release and handling of encircled whale sharks.
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Safe Handling and Release for Manta and Devil Rays

Guidelines for the handling and release of manta and devils rays that are incidentally captured in commercial and recreational US fisheries. 

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Careful Catch and Release

Practicing careful catch and release is important because it can drastically decrease the number of fish that die after being released. Every fish released alive and in good condition moves th

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