The International Plan of Action for Sharks: How does national implementation measure up?

► Canada's progress under its National Plan of Action for Sharks is examined. ► Additional management and conservation measures for elasmobranchs are reviewed. ► The Atlantic Canada Shark Forum and its contribution to a regional plan is provided. ► Canada's NPOA is compared to Australia's as a case study of national implementation. ► Major changes are required to improve Canada's National Plan for Sharks.