2026年鲨鱼保护与管理国家行动计划
政府已经批准修订后的《鲨鱼保护与可持续管理国家行动计划》，以加强对新西兰鲨鱼的保护和可持续管理。保护部长塔马·波塔卡（Tama Potaka）表示。
波塔卡部长说：“鲨鱼是海洋生态系统的重要组成部分，这项计划为保护鲨鱼以及管理它们所面临的威胁制定了明确方向。”
“新西兰海域至少有113种鲨鱼。其中7种因其保护状况而被认定为受保护物种；另外11种由于对传统、休闲和商业渔业具有重要意义，根据配额管理制度（Quota Management System）进行可持续管理。
“鲨鱼在维护海洋生态系统健康方面也发挥着至关重要的作用。由于鲨鱼成熟缓慢，而且繁殖数量相对较少，因此必须谨慎管理其种群，以确保我们海域所有鲨鱼物种能够生存下去。
“避免捕获受保护鲨鱼和非目标鲨鱼是该计划的核心重点之一。如果鲨鱼被意外捕获，则应采用最佳实践的处理和放生方法，使它们被放回海洋后能够尽可能提高存活机会。
“更新后的计划指出，除了捕捞活动之外，鲨鱼还面临多种威胁，包括疾病、污染、海洋垃圾、生物安全风险、气候变化以及栖息地退化。
“该计划还进一步纳入了tangata whenua（毛利原住民）的观点和价值观，将鲨鱼视为taonga（珍贵且具有重要价值的事物），并认识到鲨鱼与其他物种以及更广泛海洋环境之间的关系。
“在此前计划的基础上，我们已经取得了相当大的进展，其中包括前国家党政府于2014年实施的鲨鱼割鳍禁令，以及为渔民改进安全处理和放生受保护鲨鱼的指导。
“我们的政府正在通过这项修订后的计划，在这一坚实的务实保护行动基础上继续推进工作。”
供编辑参考：
《2026年鲨鱼保护与管理国家行动计划》（National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2026）现已发布，可通过新西兰政府网站的“鲨鱼保护与管理”（Shark conservation and management）页面查阅。
《2026年鲨鱼保护与管理国家行动计划》涵盖所有软骨鱼类（chondrichthyan），包括鲨鱼、鳐鱼、鳐鲼以及银鲛等物种。
该计划由新西兰自然保护部（DOC）、新西兰渔业局（Fisheries New Zealand）及其他政府机构共同制定，并听取了鲨鱼咨询小组（Shark Advisory Group）、tangata whenua、环保组织、商业和休闲渔民的意见，同时纳入了公众咨询期间收到的反馈。
该计划建立在2008年推出、2013年修订的此前国家行动计划基础上，共包括7项目标和23项可衡量的具体目标。
The Government has approved a revised National Plan of Action to strengthen the conservation and sustainable management of sharks in New Zealand, says Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka.
“Sharks are an important part of our marine ecosystems, and this plan sets a clear direction for protecting them and managing the threats they face,” Mr Potaka says.
“New Zealand waters are home to at least 113 shark species. Seven of these species are recognised as protected because of their conservation status, and eleven are sustainably managed under the Quota Management System due to their significance to customary, recreational, and commercial fisheries.
“Sharks also play a vital role in maintaining the health of our marine ecosystems — as they mature slowly, and produce relatively few young, it is important to carefully manage populations to ensure the survival of all species in our waters.
“A central focus is avoiding the capture of protected and non-target shark species and, where sharks are unintentionally caught, using best-practice handling and release methods to give them the greatest possible chance of survival when returned to the sea.
“The updated Plan identifies that sharks face several threats beyond fishing, including disease, pollution, marine debris, biosecurity risks, climate change, and habitat degradation.
“It also better integrates tangata whenua perspectives and values into shark management, recognising sharks as taonga and their relationships with other species and the wider marine environment.
“We have made considerable progress under previous plans, including the ban on shark finning introduced by the previous National Government in 2014, and improved guidance for fishers on safely handling and releasing protected sharks.
“Our Government is building on that strong record of practical conservation action through this revised plan.”
Notes to editors:
The National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2026 is available at: Shark conservation and management | NZ Government
The National Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks 2026 covers all chondrichthyan species of sharks, rays, skates, and chimaeras.
The Plan was developed jointly by the Department of Conservation (DOC), Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) and other Government agencies, with input from the Shark Advisory Group, tangata whenua, environmental organisations, commercial and recreational fishers, and feedback from public consultation.
It builds on previous Plans introduced in 2008, and revised in 2013, and contains seven goals and 23 measurable objectives.
