Description

Two fisheries make up Western Australia’s Temperate Shark Fisheries: the West Coast Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Fishery; and the Southern Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Fishery. They are some of the longest standing sustainable target shark fisheries in Australia.

These fisheries contribute to the WA economy by supplying sustainable locally sourced seafood; employing up to 150 people per year; and have an estimated overall annual market value up to $20 million.

774 tonnes of sharks were landed in 2019-20, which is approximately 2.27 million meals. The majority of which goes straight to the WA community, and is commonly found in local fish and chip shops.

Most fishers use demersal gillnets to target sharks, with scalefish taken in smaller amounts. Demersal longlines are also allowed but currently not widely used.

A comprehensive study on the sustainable use of demersal gillnet and demersal longline in WA’s Temperate Shark Fisheries was recently completed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) scientists.

Publication Date

4-2022

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

City

Perth

Number of Pages

5

Keywords

shark, temperate shark fisheries, sustainability, management arrangements, stock assessments, commercial fisheries, recreational fisheries

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Sustainability

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