Protected and no-take species
Protected species
Grey nurse sharks, whales, porpoises, dugongs, turtles and dolphins are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 – these are no-take species in Queensland waters.
No-take species
The following species are no take. If accidentally caught, they must be immediately and carefully returned to the water.
Further information
- Looking after protected species in Queensland - a guide for recreational anglers (PDF, 322.9KB)
- Looking after protected species in Queensland - a comprehensive guide for commercial fishers (PDF, 1.6MB)
- Looking after protected species in Queensland - a brief guide for commercial fishers (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Sawfish handling guide for commercial fishers (PDF, 475.6KB)