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Vertical and horizontal movements of a silvertip shark in the Fijian archipelago
Published on 14. July 2015 Vertical and horizontal movements of a silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) in the Fijian archipelago Mark E Bond, Emily Tolentino, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Lucy A Howey ABSTRACT: Background Despite widespread distribution and occurrence in the global shark fin trade, information regarding fundamental biology of the silvertip shark, especially vertical and horizontal movement
The Role of Olfactory Cues in the Homing Behavior of Blacktip Sharks
Published online on 13. July 2015 Smells Like Home: The Role of Olfactory Cues in the Homing Behavior of Blacktip Sharks, Carcharhinus limbatus Jayne M. Gardiner, Nicholas M. Whitney, Robert E. Hueter ABSTRACT: Animal navigation in the marine environment is believed to be guided by different sensory cues over different spatial scales. Geomagnetic cues are
New Zealand Signs CMS Sharks MOU
Published on 19 Jul, 2015 at 18:09 in Conservation & Fishery, Fishery Management, Shark Trade | Viewed times | No Comments
Press Release Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) 13. July 2015 —————— Support for International Conservation of Sharks and Rays in Oceania is Growing as New Zealand Joins the CMS Sharks MOU Bonn, 13 July 2015 – New Zealand signed the UNEP/CMS Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory
South Africa: Surfing Competition Called Off Following Shark Incident
News Release National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) 19. July 2015 ————— Caution urged in Jeffreys Bay following shark encounter: NSRI are urging bathers and surfers to exercise caution in the waters of Jeffreys Bay following an incident where a surfer had a near encounter with a shark while he was surfing in the J-Bay Open
Results of the 2015 North Atlantic Shark Tournament
Published on 19 Jul, 2015 at 11:26 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | No Comments
2nd Annual North Atlantic Shark Tournament Location: Fisherman’s Wharf, State Pier 3, New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Date: 17. – 18. July 2015 Number of entrants: 21 boats WINNERS: 1st Place: Species: Porbeagle shark ( Lamna nasus ) Weight: 329 lbs Boat: ‘Soul Mate’ 2nd Place: Species: Thresher shark ( Alopias vulpinus ) Weight: 317 lbs
Results of the 2015 Snug Harbor Shark Tournament
Published on 19 Jul, 2015 at 3:30 in Sport fishing | Viewed times | No Comments
34th Annual Snug Harbor Shark Tournament Location: Snug Harbor Marina, Wakefield, Rhode Island, USA. Date: 11. – 12. July 2015 Number of entrants: 51 teams with over 200 anglers. WINNERS : 1st Place Mako Species: Shortfin mako shark ( Isurus oxyrinchus ) Weight: 261 lbs Angler: Chris Guyette Boat: ‘Release Me’ 2nd Place Mako Species: