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CITES Implementation for Sharks and Rays
With over 140 species of sharks and rays now listed on CITES Appendix II, implementation for Parties is crucial to make sure governments meet their CITES obligations. The tools listed below provide several options for customs agencies and enforcement officials to use to identify imports and exports of shark and ray products, as well as create the correct paperwork needed to be able to trade these products legally. Each tool also includes accompanying training for governments upon request.
Decision tree
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Genetics tools
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Visual Identification
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NDF Tools
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For further information on these tools or trainings, please contact Dana Tricarico (dtricarico@wcs.org).
Global Implementation
CITES Shark implementation has improved global management for sharks and rays
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Listed species
More than a hundred sharks and rays are now listed on the CITES Appendices
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About
This website provides resources to governments to implement and enforce CITES shark and ray listings
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archived Resources
Tools and resources created to ensure effective implementation
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