The National Aquaculture and Fisheries Authority (Aunap) in Colombia has sparked controversy by authorizing the incidental capture of 15 species of sharks and rays, changing their status from a hydrobiological resource to a fishing resource. This decision, which modifies a 2021 decree prohibiting their capture, is justified by the government as a means to address the concerns of coastal communities and establish sustainable management without affecting cultural practices. Critics, however, argue that it could facilitate the capture of endangered species vulnerable to overfishing. The future actions of Aunap in regulating this measure will be crucial in determining its impact on Colombia's marine conservation policies.