In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs. 

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status and provided a clear and concise overview of the state of Australia’s shark and rays. Project staff from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania collected available data from peer-reviewed literature, government reports, observer programs and fellow scientists to produce comprehensive databases on species and management measures with input from CSIRO on the most recent taxonomy of this diverse group. The Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS)-aligned status assessments were undertaken for all 331 species, and 341 stocks of Australian shark, ray and chimaera. A workshop of experts reviewed the proposed status all species before they were finalised to ensure consistent and peer-reviewed outcomes. A Report Card overview indicates that the majority of species are sustainable and in a healthy state; and while Australia’s approach to managing its shark stocks has to date been very good, this needs to be maintained and supported by ongoing research, monitoring and assessment. The significant resources generated by the project will be available publicly to ensure wide uptake of the outputs.