August 31, 2015 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
Below are the preliminary landings estimates in metric tons (mt) and pounds (lb) dressed weight (dw) for the Atlantic shark commercial fisheries; 1 mt is equal to 2,204.6 pounds. These preliminary estimates are based on dealer reports and other information received from January 1 through August 21, 2015. The estimates include landings by state-only permitted vessels, federally permitted vessels, and the 2015 shark research fishery participants.