Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) in response to a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the species. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, we have determined that listing the shortfin mako shark as a threatened or endangered species under the ESA is not warranted.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [Docket No. 221103-0232; RTID 0648-XR116] AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of 12-month finding and availability of status review document for the shortfin mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ). SUMMARY: We, NMFS, have completed a comprehensive status review under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) for the shortfin mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ) in response to a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the species. After reviewing the best scientific and commercial data available, including the Status Review Report, we have determined that listing the shortfin mako shark as a threatened or endangered species under the ESA is not warranted. DATES: This finding was made on November 14, 2022. ADDRESSES: The Status Review Report associated with this determination, its references, and the petition can be accessed electronically online at: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/​species/​shortfin-mako-shark#conservation-management . FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adrienne Lohe, NMFS Office of Protected Resources, 301-427-8442. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 25, 2021, we received a petition from Defenders of Wildlife to list the shortfin mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ) as a threatened or endangered species under the ESA. The petition asserted that the shortfin mako shark is threate…
Citation: 87 FR 68236
