WCPFC | Shallow-set | Employ or implement at least one of the three measuresa. Use only large circle hooks (offset not exceed 10 degrees)b. Use only finfish for baitc. Use any other mitigation or activity approved by the Commission | Line cutters, de-hookers |
| Other(deep-set) | Undertake research trials of circle hooks and other mitigations | |
IATTC | Shallow-set | Employ or implement at least one of the three measuresa. Use only large circle hooks (offset not exceed 10 degrees)b. Use only finfish for baitc. Use any other mitigation or activity approved by the Commission | |
| Other(deep-set) | Undertake research trials of circle hooks and other mitigations | |
IOTC | | Use of whole finfish for bait | |
ICCAT | | None | |
U.S. CFR | | Required to implement all measures;• Use only 16 or larger (non-offset) or 18 or larger (offset not exceed 10 degrees) circle hooks• Use only whole Atlantic mackerel and/or squid bait | Line cutters, de-hookers, extended reach handle, long-handled device to pull an ‘inverted V’, dip-net, tire, bolt cutters, long-nose or needle-nose pliers, mouth openers etc. |