It is illegal to hunt , harm or kill Great White Sharks under the wildlife act of 1953 .This means 20nm limit around New Zealand .Any offence under this act is liable to a fine of up to $250,000 and six months imprisonment .
They are also protected from New
Zealand vessels on the High Seas under the fisheries act of 1996.
It is not illegal to accidentally catch them as long as released alive and an harmed . If you do catch report to DOC or Ministry of fisheries as soon as possible .
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