H.R. 81 would require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to identify nations whose fishing vessels have engaged in activities that directly target or accidentally catch sharks.  NOAA would be required to maintain a public list of each nation that had targeted sharks during fishing activities.  The list would also be required to include information regarding any regulatory measures being taken by each nation to conserve sharks. 

In addition, the bill would prohibit fisherman from removing any shark fins at sea, having a fin aboard a fishing vessel that is not attached to the carcass, or transferring a fin from one vessel to another unless it is naturally attached to a shark.