# Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Small Coastal Shark Fishery
> **Rule** · Regional fishery closure. · Published 2007-02-14 · Effective 2007-02-23 · 72 FR 6966
## Document
- **Document number:** 07-680
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Region:** atlantic hms
- **Species:** shark
- **Federal Register citation:** 72 FR 6966
- **Publication date:** 2007-02-14
- **Effective date:** 2007-02-23
- **NOAA docket:** I.D. 013107D
## Abstract

NMFS is closing the commercial fishery for small coastal sharks conducted by persons aboard vessels issued a Federal Atlantic shark permit in the Gulf of Mexico region. This action is necessary because the quota for the first 2007 fishing season in the Gulf of Mexico season has likely been exceeded. The commercial small coastal shark fisheries in the South Atlantic and North Atlantic regions are allocated separate quotas and will remain open until further notice.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/02/14/07-680/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-small-coastal-shark-fishery)
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