(6) The “bycatch objective” is that— (a) the catching of fish that are below minimum conservation reference size, and other bycatch, is avoided or reduced, (b) catches are recorded and accounted for, and (c) bycatch that is fish is landed, but only where this is appropriate and (in particular) does not create an incentive to catch fish that are below minimum conservation reference size.

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision— (a) for the purpose of implementing an international obligation of the United Kingdom relating to fisheries, fishing or aquaculture, (b) for a conservation purpose (see subsection (2)), or (c) for a fish industry purpose (see subsection (3)).

(1) The Sharks, Skates and Rays (Prohibition of Fishing, Trans-shipment and Landing) (Scotland) Order 2012 (S.S.I. 2012/63)

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels (c) Article 3 Prohibition of the removal or retention on board, or transhipment, landing, purchase, offer for sale or sale of shark fins

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels (c) Article 3 Prohibition of the removal or retention on board, or transhipment, landing, purchase, offer for sale or sale of shark fins.