The overarching objective of this project is to cause behavioural change of fishers in their interactions with captured sharks, rays and chimaeras in Victoria and foster greater environmental stewardship. Rapidly rising numbers of recreational fishers are creating new pressures on some chondrichthyan species especially as a large proportion of Victorian recreational fishers lack knowledge on how to handle and release rays and the requirements to release them unharmed. To achieve better outcomes for captured chondrichthyans, this project will develop best-practice protocols that ensure the high survival of released animals and the safety of the fishers handling them, that also meet community expectations on the humane treatment of these animals. The project will also develop and execute an informed, comprehensive, cost-effective and targeted communications strategy to drive behavioural change.