August, 2022

Diving into the vertical dimension of elasmobranch movement ecology

Diving into the vertical dimension of elasmobranch movement ecology

Diving into the vertical dimension of elasmobranch movement ecology Samantha Andrzejaczek, Tim C.D. Lucas, Maurice C. Goodman, Nigel E. Hussey, Amelia J. Armstrong, Aaron Carlisle, Daniel M. Coffey, Adrian C. Gleiss, Charlie Huveneers, David J. Curnic, et al. ABSTRACT: Knowledge of the three-dimensional movement patterns of elasmobranchs is vital to understand their ecological roles and

Increased shark bite survivability revealed by two centuries of Australian records

Increased shark bite survivability revealed by two centuries of Australian records

Increased shark bite survivability revealed by two centuries of Australian records Jason P. Tucker, Isaac R. Santos, Brendan P. Kelaher, Marcel Green, Graeme F. Clark, Paul A. Butcher ABSTRACT: The perceived and real threat of shark bites have significant direct health and indirect economic impacts. Here we assess the changing odds of surviving an unprovoked

Shark depredation impacts support for shark conservation

Shark depredation impacts support for shark conservation

Press Release Newcastle University 19. August 2022 — — — — — — — Conflict between shark populations and fishing communities is reported to be rising within one of the world’s first shark sanctuaries. Fishers say increasing shark populations have reduced catch and income, according to Newcastle University research. Shark populations around the world are

Fisher–shark interactions: A loss of support for the Maldives shark sanctuary from reef fishers whose livelihoods are affected by shark depredation

Fisher–shark interactions: A loss of support for the Maldives shark sanctuary from reef fishers whose livelihoods are affected by shark depredation

Fisher–shark interactions: A loss of support for the Maldives shark sanctuary from reef fishers whose livelihoods are affected by shark depredation Danielle Robinson, Steven P. Newman, Mark J. Whittingham, Richard M. Francksen, M. Shiham Adam, Selina M. Stead ABSTRACT: Targets for protecting predatory species often fail to consider the human costs of conservation. Human–wildlife interactions

Skin condition of fin whales at Antarctic feeding grounds reveals little evidence for anthropogenic impacts and high prevalence of cookiecutter shark bite lesions

Skin condition of fin whales at Antarctic  feeding grounds reveals little evidence for anthropogenic impacts and  high prevalence of cookiecutter shark bite lesions

Skin condition of fin whales at Antarctic feeding grounds reveals little evidence for anthropogenic impacts and high prevalence of cookiecutter shark bite lesions Helena Herr, Sacha Viquerat, Tobias Naujocks, Bertie Gregory, Abigail Lees, Fredi Devas ABSTRACT: N/A SOURCE (OPEN ACCESS)

Results of the 2022 Yarmouth Shark Scramble

Results of the 2022 Yarmouth Shark Scramble

24th Annual Shark Scramble Location: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.Date: 17. to 20. August 2022 Twelve vessels carrying 101 anglers participated in this year’s event.There were 35 sharks landed with a total weight of over 8.700 pounds. WINNERS: 1st Place:Species: Blue shark (Prionace glauca)Weight: 367 lbsBoat: FV Irvin JohnAngler: Christian Deveau 2nd Place:Species: Blue shark (Prionace

Residency, Site Fidelity, and Regional Movement of Tiger Sharks at a Pupping Location in the Bahamas

Residency, Site Fidelity, and Regional Movement of Tiger Sharks at a Pupping Location in the Bahamas

Residency, Site Fidelity, and Regional Movement of Tiger Sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) at a Pupping Location in the Bahamas Matthew J. Smukall, Andrew C. Seitz, Félicie Dhellemmes, Maurits P. M. van Zinnicq Bergmann, Vital Heim, Samuel H. Gruber, Tristan L. Guttridge ABSTRACT: Understanding space use and movement behavior can benefit conservation and management of species by

An Updated Greek National Checklist of Chondrichthyans

An Updated Greek National Checklist of Chondrichthyans

An Updated Greek National Checklist of Chondrichthyans Ioannis Giovos, Roxani Naasan Aga-Spyridopoulou, Fabrizio Serena, Alen Soldo, Adi Barash, Nikolaos Doumpas, Georgios A. Gkafas, Dimitra Katsada, George Katselis, Periklis Kleitou, Vasileios Minasidis, Yannis P. Papastamatiou, Eleana Touloupaki, Dimitrios K. Moutopoulos ABSTRACT: Accurate checklists of species are essential for evaluating their conservation status and for understanding more

Length-Weight Relation of the Angular Rough Shark in the Mediterranean Sea

Length-Weight Relation of the Angular Rough Shark in the Mediterranean Sea

Length-Weight Relation of the Angular Rough Shark, Oxynotus centrina (Linnaeus, 1758) in the Mediterranean Sea Hakan Kabasakal, Elif Özgür Özbek ABSTRACT: Oxynotus centrina is considered a rare or uncommon shark species throughout its distribution range. Because of this reason, it is one of the 46 uncommon elasmobranchs in the Mediterranean Sea, which requires filling the

Annual courtship ‘torus’ behaviour of basking sharks identified in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean

Annual courtship ‘torus’ behaviour of basking sharks identified in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean

Circles in the sea: Annual courtship ‘torus’ behaviour of basking sharks Cetorhinus maximus identified in the eastern North Atlantic Ocean David W. Sims, Simon D. Berrow, Ken M. O’Sullivan, Nicholas J. Pfeiffer, Richard Collins, Kev L. Smith, Brianna M. Pfeiffer, Paul Connery, Shane Wasik, Lois Flounders, Nuno Queiroz, Nicolas E. Humphries, Freya C. Womersley, Emily

The role of aquaria in the advancement of elasmobranch reproductive biology

The role of aquaria in the advancement of elasmobranch reproductive biology

The role of aquaria in the advancement of elasmobranch reproductive biology Kevin A. Feldheim, Jennifer T. Wyffels, Kady Lyons ABSTRACT: Public aquaria showcase aquatic life while raising awareness and educating the public on biodiversity and the need for conservation. Recently, aquaria have followed in the footsteps of zoos by taking more directed approaches in species

Molecular identification and first demographic insights of sharks based on artisanal fisheries bycatch in the Pacific Coast of Colombia

Molecular identification and first demographic insights of sharks based on artisanal fisheries bycatch in the Pacific Coast of Colombia

Molecular identification and first demographic insights of sharks based on artisanal fisheries bycatch in the Pacific Coast of Colombia: implications for conservation Melany Villate-Moreno, Juan Camilo Cubillos-M, Herwig Stibor, Andrew J. Crawford, Nicolas Straube​ ABSTRACT: The Pacific coast of Colombia is characterized by mangrove ecosystems which play a crucial role as possible nurseries for juvenile

Results of the Port O’ Connor Shark Tournament

Results of the Port O’ Connor Shark Tournament

Sharp Tooth Shootout 2022 Location: Port O’Connor, Texas, USA.Date: 05. – 06. August 2022 WINNERS 1st PlaceBoat: Chuminator 3.0Species: Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier)Weight: 281 lbs 2nd Place:Boat: Wild BillSpecies: –Weight: 120 lbs 3rd PlaceBoat: Fishing TailsSpecies: –Weight: 116 lbs —-

California: Shark Encounter at Lovers Point Beach

California: Shark Encounter at Lovers Point Beach

Press Release City of Pacific Grove, Police Department 10 August 2022 — — — — — — Pacific Grove, California: On August 10, 2022, at approximately 11:30 am a paddleboarder off of Lovers Point Beach had a shark encounter approximately 150 yards from the Lovers Point Pier. During the encounter, the shark swam underneath, turned,

The combined cartilage growth – calcification patterns in the wing-fins of Rajidae

The combined cartilage growth – calcification patterns in the wing-fins of Rajidae

The combined cartilage growth – calcification patterns in the wing-fins of Rajidae (Chondrichthyes): A divergent model from endochondral ossification of tetrapods Ugo E. Pazzaglia, Marcella Reguzzoni, Renata Manconi, Piero Antonio Zecca, Guido Zarattini, Monica Campagnolo, Mario Raspanti ABSTRACT: The relationship between cartilage growth – mineralization patterns were studied in adult Rajidae with X-ray morphology/morphometry, undecalcified