Press Event

• Following the High Court Registrar’s decision to reject the petition against Gulper Shark Fishery in the Maldives, a request to review the Registrar’s decision was submitted to the High Court today. Section 51 of the Judicature Act (Law No. 22/2010) provides a review of the Registrar’s decision in such instances.

• In addition, at a press event held in Male’ today, details of the case experience were shared with attendees. The event was attended by journalists and civil society stakeholders.

Gulper Shark Fishery Case Summary-21 Dec 2025[Eng]

Decision of the High Court Registrar

• Decision of the High Court Registrar to reject the petition against Gulper Shark Fishery in Maldives
Decision of the Registrar,
Number 95-CR/INDIV/2025/407 (PDF) (Dhivehi)

Media coverage of the news
• Mihaaru
• Sun Online

Local News Coverage

• Mihaaru , Sun Online and Atoll Times newspapers publish articles about the submission of the petition.

Petition against Gulper Shark Fishery

• Petition against Gulper Shark Fishery submitted to the High Court of Maldives. This is a constitutional case.