June 21st, 2019

Accuracy of visual length estimates of white sharks

Accuracy of visual length estimates of white sharks

Published on 22 May 2019 Eyes on the size: accuracy of visual length estimates of white sharks, Carcharodon carcharias Cameron May, Lauren Meyer, Sasha Whitmarsh, Charlie Huveneers ABSTRACT: Visual estimates have been used extensively to determine the length of large organisms that are logistically challenging to measure. However, there has been little effort to quantify

Results of the 2019 Freeport Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament

Results of the 2019 Freeport Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament

47th Annual Freeport Hudson Anglers Shark Tournament Location: Guy Lombardo Marina, Freeport, Long Island, New York, USADate: 15. June 2019 WINNERS 1st Place Species: Thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus) Weight: 298.2 lbs Boat: Halcyon Captain: Ryan Bockelman Angler: Ryan Garofalo 2nd Place Species: Thresher shark (Alopias vulpinus) Weight: 280.8 lbs Boat: Lunchbox Captain: Ryan Lach Angler:

Government of Canada bans shark finning

Government of Canada bans shark finning

Press Release Fisheries and Oceans Canada 20. June 2019 — — — — — — — — — — — Toronto, ON –  Shark finning is a destructive practice that needs a strong and immediate response to stop the devastating impact on global shark populations. As apex predators, sharks play a critical role in keeping