1) The document discusses the management and trade of whale sharks in Taiwan, including their biology, distribution, conservation status, and Taiwan's regulatory framework. 2) It analyzes catch and trade data that shows a decline in whale shark catches near Taiwan, with sharks averaging less than 7 meters in length. 3) The market for whale shark meat and fins has grown significantly, but catch data suggests more meat is being sold than accounted for by local catches, possibly through illegal imports.

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24. Conclusions