Atlantic fishing nations agree to ban catches of mako, world’s fastest sharks

Conservationists hail move as critical breakthrough' to protect endangered shortfin mako, prized for meat, fins and sportfishing

North Atlantic fishing nations have pledged to ban catches of the shortfin mako, the world's fastest shark, in an attempt to save the endangered species.

Conservationists, who have for years sought to better protect the mako, said the ban was a critical breakthrough". The effort to ensure agreement between fishing nations was led by the UK, Canada and Senegal.