Activists challenge move to lift shark fishing ban

5 days ago

Environmental activists have resubmitted a petition challenging the government’s decision to lift the ban on gulper shark fishing – ending the Maldives’ status as one of the few shark sanctuaries left in the world. The Maldives has had a blanket ban on shark fishing since 2010. But in November 2025, the government partially lifted this ban to allow gulper shark fishing. Activists