With funding from the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BOBLME) Project, a study is currently underway on the socio-economic impact of the ban on former shark fishermen. The survey was conducted in seven islands previously well-known for shark fishing. During April and May of 2013, over 100 shark fishermen were interviewed from the islands Hdh.Kulhudhuffushi, Sh.Goidhoo, B.Kendhoo, AA.Thoddoo, AA.Himendhoo, ADh.Dhan’gethi and Dh.Meedhoo