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Oman suspends issuance of shark import permits for six months

The Environment Authority has announced the suspension of import permit issuance for all shark species and their parts for a period of six months, effective from July 29, 2026 to January 29, 2027.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

MUSCAT – The decision applies to all shark species and their derivatives, whether listed under the appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) or not included in the convention’s appendices.

The authority said the measure is part of efforts to reorganise procedures related to shark species and ensure compliance with Oman’s national legislation and the provisions of the CITES Convention.

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