Membership
The IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) appoints its members by invitation. Members are volunteer experts who are actively involved in elasmobranch research and fisheries management, marine conservation and policy formulation. The work of the SSG is led by a Chair and an Executive Committee. Regional Vice-Chairs are appointed to co-ordinate work of the Group around the world and to provide a link between members, the Executive Committee, Co-Chairs, staff and the SSC. A Global cross-cutting working group includes people working on international issues and whose knowledge covers several regions. Anyone interested in contributing to the work of the SSG should contact us, indicating their field of expertise.
The SSG is one of the largest and most active Specialist Groups, with ~160 members from over 50 countries and territories. We operate with a Chair, a Deputy Chair and Vice-Chair specialists who make up the Executive Committee. Regional Vice-Chairs are also appointed for each of the 12 SSG regions and coordinate the work of SSG members in these regions. The Shark Specialist Group is the Red List Authority for Chondrichthyan fishes, guided by the Red List Authority Coordinator
The Specialist Groups of the SSC disband and reform every four years, following the World Conservation Congress, at the beginning of IUCN’s new quadrennium. IUCN’s current quadrennium runs from 2017-2020. Details are provided below for the SSG Executive Committee and Regional Vice-Chairs. Learn more about our Membership Policy and Terms of Reference.
SSG members generously volunteer their time to be part of a global community of experts working to achieve science-based management of sharks, rays and chimaeras. Members' contributions are the life-blood of the SSG and the considerable achievements listed above are a testament to their dedication to the mission.
SSG members are appointed to four year terms during which they are expected to assist with core activities and act in accordance with the IUCN guidelines. Members are usually assigned to one of 12 regional groups headed by Regional Vice-Chairs. In addition, a number of positions make up a global, cross-cutting leadership team.
The SSG is one of the largest and most active Specialist Groups, with ~160 members from over 50 countries and territories. We operate with a Chair, a Deputy Chair and Vice-Chair specialists who make up the Executive Committee. Regional Vice-Chairs are also appointed for each of the 12 SSG regions and coordinate the work of SSG members in these regions. The Shark Specialist Group is the Red List Authority for Chondrichthyan fishes, guided by the Red List Authority Coordinator
The Specialist Groups of the SSC disband and reform every four years, following the World Conservation Congress, at the beginning of IUCN’s new quadrennium. IUCN’s current quadrennium runs from 2017-2020. Details are provided below for the SSG Executive Committee and Regional Vice-Chairs. Learn more about our Membership Policy and Terms of Reference.
SSG members generously volunteer their time to be part of a global community of experts working to achieve science-based management of sharks, rays and chimaeras. Members' contributions are the life-blood of the SSG and the considerable achievements listed above are a testament to their dedication to the mission.
SSG members are appointed to four year terms during which they are expected to assist with core activities and act in accordance with the IUCN guidelines. Members are usually assigned to one of 12 regional groups headed by Regional Vice-Chairs. In addition, a number of positions make up a global, cross-cutting leadership team.