December, 2017

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected scheduled dried shark fins

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected scheduled dried shark fins

Press Release The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 29. December 2017 — — — — — — — — Hong Kong Customs today (December 29) seized about 464 kilograms of dried shark fins of suspected scheduled hammerhead sharks with an estimated market value of about $370,000 from a container at the Kwai

DNA barcoding reveals the diversity of sharks in Guyana coastal markets

DNA barcoding reveals the diversity of sharks in Guyana coastal markets

Published on 18. December 2017 DNA barcoding reveals the diversity of sharks in Guyana coastal markets Matthew A. Kolmann, Ahmed A. Elbassiouny, Elford A. Liverpool, Nathan R. Lovejoy ABSTRACT: A fundamental challenge for both sustainable fisheries and biodiversity protection in the Neotropics is the accurate determination of species identity. The biodiversity of the coastal sharks

Shark-diving tourism as a financing mechanism

Shark-diving tourism as a financing mechanism

Published on 21. December 2017 Shark-diving tourism as a financing mechanism for shark conservation strategies in Malaysia Gabriel MS Vianna​, Mark G Meekan, Abbie A Rogers, Marit E Kragt, James M Alin, Johanna S Zimmerhackel ABSTRACT: This study estimated the economic value of the shark-diving industry in Semporna, the most popular diving destination of Malaysia,

An experiment with sharks and beach safety policy options

An experiment with sharks and beach safety policy options

Published on 07. December 2017 Reducing fear to influence policy preferences: An experiment with sharks and beach safety policy options Christopher L. Pepin-Neff, Thomas Wynter ABSTRACT: This article reports on new research that finds certain messages reduce fear of sharks, key to promoting conservation-minded responses to shark bites. Here it is argued that the sophistication

Queensland: Statement from Minister for Fisheries regarding Shark Control

Queensland: Statement from Minister for Fisheries regarding Shark Control

Media Statements Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries The Honourable Mark Furner December 13, 2017 — —- —— —— —— —— Statement from Minister for Fisheries regarding Shark Control The Palaszsczuk Government remains steadfast in our support for the Shark Control Program. It has undoubtedly saved lives. That’s why it will continue. While we

Flaccid skin protects hagfishes from shark bites

Flaccid skin protects hagfishes from shark bites

Published on 13. December 2017 Flaccid skin protects hagfishes from shark bites Sarah Boggett, Jean-Luc Stiles, Adam P. Summers, Douglas S. Fudge ABSTRACT: Hagfishes defend themselves from fish predators by releasing large volumes of gill-clogging slime when they are attacked. Slime release is not anticipatory, but is only released after an attack has been initiated,

Fisheries-independent surveys identify critical habitats for young scalloped hammerhead sharks

Fisheries-independent surveys identify critical habitats for young scalloped hammerhead sharks

Published online on 08. December 2017 Fisheries-independent surveys identify critical habitats for young scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) in the Rewa Delta, Fiji Amandine D. Marie, Cara Miller, Celso Cawich, Susanna Piovano, Ciro Rico ABSTRACT: Sharp declines in numerous shark populations around the world have generated considerable interest in better understanding and characterising their biology,

Man injured at Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa by stingray

Man injured at Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa by stingray

Press Release New Zealand Police Sunday, 17 December 2017 — — — — — — — — — — — Wellington Police responded to a reports of what was thought to be a shark attack at Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa at 1.07pm today. After reaching the scene police are now able to confirm that this was

FWC charges 3 in connection to shark dragging video

FWC charges 3 in connection to shark dragging video

News Release Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wednesday, December 13, 2017 — — — — — — — — — — — — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office announced charges against three individuals connected to a video of a shark being dragged behind a boat

Shark mitigation and deterrent measures

Shark mitigation and deterrent measures

Report Shark mitigation and deterrent measures 12 December 2017 Commonwealth of Australia 2017 ISBN 978-1-76010-681-2 PDF-DOWNLOAD  

Genetic differentiation of Mediterranean-North Eastern Atlantic blue shark

Genetic differentiation of Mediterranean-North Eastern Atlantic blue shark

Published on 06. December 2017 Genetic differentiation and phylogeography of Mediterranean-North Eastern Atlantic blue shark (Prionace glauca, L. 1758) using mitochondrial DNA: panmixia or complex stock structure? Agostino Leone, Ilenia Urso, Dimitrios Damalas, Jann Martinsohn, Antonella Zanzi , Stefano Mariani, Emilio Sperone, Primo Micarelli, Fulvio Garibaldi, Persefoni Megalofonou, Luca Bargelloni, Rafaella Franch, David Macias, Paulo

Environmental DNA reveals tropical shark diversity in contrasting levels of anthropogenic impact

Environmental DNA reveals tropical shark diversity in contrasting levels of anthropogenic impact

Published on 04. December 2017 Environmental DNA reveals tropical shark diversity in contrasting levels of anthropogenic impact Judith Bakker, Owen S. Wangensteen, Demian D. Chapman, Germain Boussarie, Dayne Buddo, Tristan L. Guttridge, Heidi Hertler, David Mouillot, Laurent Vigliola, Stefano Mariani ABSTRACT: Sharks are charismatic predators that play a key role in most marine food webs.

Woman dies – instructor injured on dive trip to Isla del Coco – Shark Attacks

Woman dies – instructor injured on dive trip to Isla del Coco – Shark Attacks

American Tourist Dies In Isla Del Coco Shark Attack The National Coast Guard Service of the Ministry of Public Security (Servicio Nacional de Guardacostas, del Ministerio de Seguridad Pública) confirmed the death of an American tourist, whose identity has not yet been made public, after being attacked by a tiger shark in the Isla del