February, 2013

ESA Process: Calif. Aquarium will not collect White sharks for exhibit in 2013

ESA Process: Calif. Aquarium will not collect White sharks for exhibit in 2013

The Aquarium is very supportive of today’s decision by the California Fish and Game Commission to evaluate whether the Northeastern Pacific population of great white sharks requires additional protection under the California Endangered Species Act.

Recreational Fishing Alliance Opposes Endangered Species Listing of Great white shark

Recreational Fishing Alliance Opposes Endangered Species Listing of Great white shark

Below is the Recreational Fishing Alliance response to the proposed listing of the Northeast Pacific population of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) as an endangered or threatened species under the California Endangered Species Act (ESA). The man shown in this photo seems to be Randy Fry who was killed by a great white shark while diving

Migratory Patterns of US and Canadian Spiny Dogfish Stocks

Migratory Patterns of US and Canadian Spiny Dogfish Stocks

PowerPoint Presentation Is Cape Cod a Natural Delineation for Migratory Patterns in US and Canadian Spiny Dogfish Stocks? December 2012 Roger A. Rulifson et al. PDF – DOWNLOAD        

Defining the ecological impacts of spiny dogfish in New England

Defining the ecological impacts of spiny dogfish in New England

PowerPoint Presentation Temporal aspects of habitat utilization and interspecies competition: defining the ecological impacts of spiny dogfish in structuring the ecosystem dynamics of southern New England December 2012 Dr. James Sulikowski et al. PDF – DOWNLOAD    

Scientists using holiday snaps to identify whale sharks

Scientists using holiday snaps to identify whale sharks

News Release Imperial College London 31. January 2013 Holidaymakers’ photos could help scientists track the movements of giant endangered sharks living in the waters of the Indian Ocean. A new study, led by a researcher from Imperial College London, is the first to show that these publically sourced photographs are suitable for use in conservation

Population structure, spatial distribution and life-history traits of blacktip reef sharks

Population structure, spatial distribution and life-history traits of blacktip reef sharks

Published online on 08. February 2013 Population structure, spatial distribution and life-history traits of blacktip reef sharks Carcharhinus melanopterus J. Mourier, S. C. Mills, S. Planes ABSTRACT: During a survey of the population of blacktip reef shark Carcharhinus melanopterus in Moorea (French Polynesia) between 2007 and 2011, population structural characteristics were estimated from 268 individuals.

BBC News – Brazil fishermen paid to catch sharks after deadly attacks

Shark Shield – Electronic Shark Deterrent Technology

Shark Shield – Electronic Shark Deterrent Technology

Myth or Legend? Shark deterrent technology: Hear the facts. You decide. Amanda Wilson, Managing Director Shark Shield Pty Ltd With such heated debate about the conservation of sharks, and the natural desire for safety in our waters, the use of electronic shark deterrent devices has become a necessary conversation that we simply must have. There

Shark Repelling Wetsuit

Shark Repelling Wetsuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Veronica Grey, aka “The Surf Lady” Show Sharks who’s Boz! Google the words “shark proof wetsuit” or “shark repelling wetsuit” or “shark safe wetsuit” and you will see tons of web pages suggesting how great it would be if only someone would invent one, based on scientific studies of how sharks respond

Funding for Aberdeen research using shark immune systems to develop drugs

Funding for Aberdeen research using shark immune systems to develop drugs

News Release University of Aberdeen 06 February 2013 ————————— Pioneering drug discovery gets major funding to move to next stage A pioneering drug development team at the University of Aberdeen has received a £1.5M funding boost to accelerate the progress of multiple novel drug leads to tackle cancer and diseases such as debilitating inflammatory conditions

Shark Identification Videos

Shark Identification Videos

A series of short shark identification videos for anglers Mark Sampson is describing how to identify certain shark species and to distinguish between similar-looking species. The sharks were caught and released aboard the Fish Finder.  Dusky Shark Identification Sandbar Shark Identification Spinner Shark Identification Blacktip Shark Identification Scalloped Hammerhead Identification Blacknose Shark Identification Atlantic Sharpnose

Population metrics and movement of two sympatric carcharhinids

Population metrics and movement of two sympatric carcharhinids

Published on 06. February 2013 Population metrics and movement of two sympatric carcharhinids: a comparison of the vulnerability of pelagic sharks of the southern Australian gulfs and shelves P. J. Rogers, C. Huveneers, S. D. Goldsworthy, W. W. L. Cheung, G. K. Jones, J. G. Mitchell and L. Seuront ABSTRACT: The dusky shark Carcharhinus obscurus

Life-history traits of a small-bodied coastal shark

Life-history traits of a small-bodied coastal shark

Published on 06. February 2013 Life-history traits of a small-bodied coastal shark Adrian N. Gutteridge, Charlie Huveneers, Lindsay J. Marshall, Ian R. Tibbetts and Mike B. Bennett ABSTRACT: The life histories of small-bodied coastal sharks, particularly carcharhinids, are generally less conservative than those of large-bodied species. The present study investigated the life history of the

Protecting the World’s Shark Sanctuaries – Pew

French Surfer bitten by shark in Noosa, Australia

French Surfer bitten by shark in Noosa, Australia

According to Surf Session, Matthieu Cassaigne ( from Montpellier, France ) was attacked by a shark while surfing at Noosa in Queensland state on Australia's eastern coast. The incident happened on Friday, January 25th. He escaped with minor injuries to his upper chest and neck.