Smooth-hounds (Mustelus spp.) in the Northeast Atlantic

Based on ICES approach to data-limited stocks, ICES advises that catches should be reduced by 4%. Because the data for  catches  of  smooth-hounds are  not  fully  documented  and  considered  highly  unreliable  (due  to  the  historical  use  of  generic landings categories), ICES is not in a position to quantify the result.