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The secret to success for sand tiger shark reproduction in aquaria
Natural environmental conditions and collaborative efforts provide the secret to success for sand tiger shark Carcharias taurus reproduction in aquaria Jennifer Wyffels, Chris Coco, Chris Schreiber, Daniel Palmer, Tonya Clauss, Frank Bulman, Robert George, Craig Pelton, Kevin Feldheim, Tim Handsel ABSTRACT: Sand tiger sharks are an iconic large shark species held in aquaria worldwide. They
A review of potential taxonomic barriers to the effective management of Gulf elasmobranch fisheries
A review of potential taxonomic barriers to the effective management of Gulf elasmobranch fisheries Aaron C. Henderson ABSTRACT: Species-specific biological data are commonly combined with fishery operational data to model exploited stocks and determine appropriate levels of exploitation. However, this approach to fishery management is predicated using the ability of fishery data collectors to correctly
Species composition of the largest shark fin retail-market in mainland China
Species composition of the largest shark fin retail-market in mainland China Diego Cardeñosa, Andrew T. Fields, Elizabeth A. Babcock, Stanley K. H. Shea, Kevin A. Feldheim, Demian D. Chapman ABSTRACT: Species-specific monitoring through large shark fin market surveys has been a valuable data source to estimate global catches and international shark fin trade dynamics. Hong
Evolutionary trends of the conserved neurocranium shape in angel sharks
Evolutionary trends of the conserved neurocranium shape in angel sharks (Squatiniformes, Elasmobranchii) Faviel A. López-Romero, Sebastian Stumpf, Cathrin Pfaff, Giuseppe Marramà, Zerina Johanson, Jürgen Kriwet ABSTRACT: Elasmobranchii (i.e., sharks, skates, and rays) forms one of the most diverse groups of marine predators. With a fossil record extending back into the Devonian, several modifications in their