CMS Migratory Sharks MOU: Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks

The Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Sharks (Sharks MOU) is the first global instrument for the conservation of migratory species of sharks and rays. It was agreed under the auspices of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and is a non-binding agreement though which members commit to working with relevant international bodies (including regional seas conventions, regional fisheries management organisations, and the FAO) to promote measures to protect these species.