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The research aims to explore fishers' awareness, perceptions, and compliance with shark fishing regulations in Sri Lanka.

March 26, 2026OryxOpen Access

Assessing awareness and perceptions of shark fishing regulations for improved fisheries management

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Surveying awareness and compliance of shark fishing regulations in Sri Lanka, suggesting improvements for sustainability.

The research aims to explore fishers' awareness, perceptions, and compliance with shark fishing regulations in Sri Lanka.
Conducted 254 questionnaire-based interviews and six focus group discussions.
Targeted semi-industrial fishers at three harbours linked to illegal shark landings.
Analyzed responses to identify awareness of regulations and drivers of non-compliance.
Only 9% of respondents were aware of all banned shark species.
12% reported landing banned sharks incidentally.
47% indicated that illegal shark landings occur regularly.
Identified key drivers of non-compliance, such as economic importance and perceived corruption.

Gule Godage et al. (2026) studied this question.

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