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Federal Register · April 30, 2026
The title they went with Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; 2026 Atlantic Shark Commercial Fishing Year Noisy translates that to

Shark fishermen can catch more in 2026 because they didn't catch enough in 2025

What happened
US regulators are increasing the amount of sharks commercial fishermen can catch in 2026. This means fishermen get more opportunities to harvest sharks than originally planned for the year.
Why it matters
The US sets annual limits on how many sharks can be caught to manage fish populations. When fishermen don't hit those limits, the unused quota can roll over to the next year. This adjustment means the fishing industry can make up for lost catches, which helps their bottom line.
The signal
Watch the reported shark catches for 2026 to see if fishermen take advantage of the increased quota, or if other factors still limit their harvest.
If you insist
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