July 18th, 2016

Squatina david , A New Southern Caribbean Species of Angel Shark

Squatina david , A New Southern Caribbean Species of Angel Shark

Published on 05. July 2016 A New Southern Caribbean Species of Angel Shark (Chondrichthyes, Squaliformes, Squatinidae), Including Phylogeny and Tempo of Diversification of American Species Arturo Acero P., José J. Tavera , Rafael Anguila, Luis Hernández ABSTRACT : A new species of Squatina, S. david, is described from the Colombian Caribbean. The new species differs

Strontium mineralization of shark vertebrae

Strontium mineralization of shark vertebrae

Published online on 18 July 2016 Strontium mineralization of shark vertebrae Vincent Raoult, Victor M. Peddemors, David Zahra, Nicholas Howell, Daryl L. Howard, Martin D. de Jonge, Jane E. Williamson ABSTRACT : Determining the age of sharks using vertebral banding is a vital component of management, but the causes of banding are not fully understood.

Results of the 2016 Edisto Shark Tournament

Results of the 2016 Edisto Shark Tournament

Edisto Watersports and Tackle Shark Tournament Location: Edisto Watersports and Tackle, Edisto Beach, South Carolina, USA Date: 11. June 2016 Number of participants: 31 boats WINNERS: 1st Place Species: Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) Weight: 547.5 lbs Boat/Capt.: Cold Beer (Cal Young) 2nd Place Species: Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) Weight: 251 lbs Boat/Capt.: – (David Murdaugh)