International Plans Of Action (IPOA )- SHARKS : Program by FAO

Q.  Which of the following statements is / are correct?

1. International Plans Of Action (IPOA )- SHARKS is a program by Food and Agriculture Organization for conservation of sharks.
2. There is ban on shark fishing in India.
- Published on 10 Jul 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Only 1
 
There is no ban on shark fishing in India, the catch has been affected due to targeted shark fishing. India is one of the major shark fishing nations of the world, contributing to about 9% of the global catch of sharks which includes rays and skates, next to Indonesia.

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