Shark fisheries management as a sustainable development implementation in Indonesia fishery sector

Abstract

The challenge of ensuring shark resource preservation is the main issue in fisheries management of Indonesia. Therefore, appropriate fisheries management needs to be developed. This paper aims to explain the shark fisheries condition in Indonesia based on ecological, social, and economic aspects following the sustainable development approach. The research was conducted through academic literature study and fisheries statistic reports. Data were analysed through the graphical approach and tabulation data trends based on the availability of time-series data that have been publish. The result shows that there are about 116 species of sharks in Indonesia ocean waters. One shark species was categorized as critically endangered, 5 species are endangered, 23 species are vulnerable, and 35 species are near-threatened category. Legislation in Indonesia has given enough serious attention to shark protection. To achieve the goal of sustainable shark fisheries management, several strategies can be implemented, namely: (i) preparation of regulations and their implementation to support the management of shark fisheries; (ii) strengthening of scientific database and review of shark fishery in Indonesia as well as at international level; (iii) institutional strengthening, and; (iv) increasing the HR capacity of fisherman and fishery personnel.