Organisational Structure
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 the Chairs 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, staff and the IUCN Species Survival Commission (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 IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) is one of the largest and most active Specialist Groups, with 165 members from 51 countries and territories.
The SSG operates 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 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 2021-2024.
Details are provided below for the SSG Executive Committee and Regional Vice-Chairs. Learn more about our Membership Policy and Terms of Reference.
The IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG) is one of the largest and most active Specialist Groups, with 165 members from 51 countries and territories.
The SSG operates 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 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 2021-2024.
Details are provided below for the SSG Executive Committee and Regional Vice-Chairs. Learn more about our Membership Policy and Terms of Reference.