June 4th, 2012

Mako Mania Shark Tournament in Ocean City

Mako Mania Shark Tournament in Ocean City

16th annual Mako Mania Shark Tournament Date: 01.-03. June 2012 Location: Bahia Marina, Ocean City, Maryland, USA.   Final Result of the Tournament: Mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ) Division: 1st Place: Weight: 280.9 lbs Boat: “Keep Er Wet” 2nd Place: Weight: 213.0 lbs Boat: “Jade II” 3rd Place: Weight: 194.4 lbs Boat: “Runnin’ Late”

Assessment of shark sighting rates by aerial beach patrols

Assessment of shark sighting rates by aerial beach patrols

Published by the NSW Department of Primary Industries March 2012 Authors: William D. Robbins, Victor M. Peddemors and Steven J. Kennelly EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Aerial surveys are a recognised technique to identify the presence and abundance of marine animals. However, the capability of aerial observers to reliably sight coastal sharks has not been assessed, nor have

Migratory Movements of Sharks in Galapagos

Migratory Movements of Sharks in Galapagos

Evaluating spatial effectiveness of existing marine zones Migratory Movements of Sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve  By César Peñaherrera et al.  ARGOS Forum # 74 ( 06/2012 ) See PDF-Page 10 – 11 PDF – DOWNLOAD    

A new whipray species from the Persian Gulf

A new whipray species from the Persian Gulf

Published on 29. May 2012 Himantura randalli sp. nov., a new whipray (Myliobatoidea: Dasyatidae) from the Persian Gulf Peter R. Last, B. Mabel Manjaji-Matsumoto & Alec B. M. Moore ABSTRACT: A new whipray, Himantura randalli sp. nov., described from material collected off Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, appears to be endemic to the Persian Gulf. It