In December 2025, to which CITES appendix did parties transfer the oceanic whitetip shark at the Samarkand conference?
Question and options
In December 2025, to which CITES appendix did parties transfer the oceanic whitetip shark at the Samarkand conference?
- Appendix II
- Appendix III
- Appendix I
- Unlisted status
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Appendix I
At the CITES meeting that concluded on 5 December 2025, parties agreed to move the oceanic whitetip shark to Appendix I. This listing generally bars international commercial trade in the species.
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