The importance of considering genetic diversity in shark and ray conservation policies
Many populations of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) are experiencing severe declines
due to the high demand for shark fins in Asia, the activities of unregulated fisheries, and …
due to the high demand for shark fins in Asia, the activities of unregulated fisheries, and …
The biology and conservation status of the large hammerhead shark complex: the great, scalloped, and smooth hammerheads
AJ Gallagher, AP Klimley - Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 2018 - Springer
Hammerhead sharks are among the most intriguing yet imperiled groups of large sharks
globally. Until recently, our understanding of their biology, movements, diet, and life histories …
globally. Until recently, our understanding of their biology, movements, diet, and life histories …
Conservation successes and challenges for wide-ranging sharks and rays
Overfishing is the most significant threat facing sharks and rays. Given the growth in
consumption of seafood, combined with the compounding effects of habitat loss, climate …
consumption of seafood, combined with the compounding effects of habitat loss, climate …
Emergent research and priorities for shark and ray conservation
Over the past 4 decades there has been a growing concern for the conservation status of
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
elasmobranchs (sharks and rays). In 2002, the first elasmobranch species were added to …
DNA-based identification reveals illegal trade of threatened shark species in a global elasmobranch conservation hotspot
Here, we report trading of endangered shark species in a world hotspot for elasmobranch
conservation in Brazil. Data on shark fisheries are scarce in Brazil, although the northern …
conservation in Brazil. Data on shark fisheries are scarce in Brazil, although the northern …
Rethinking use and trade of pelagic sharks from Brazil
RR Barreto, H Bornatowski, FS Motta… - Marine Policy, 2017 - Elsevier
Brazil currently ranks as the 11th producer and 1st importer of shark meat around the world.
Data available from the FAO software FishStatJ along with data from regional sources, such …
Data available from the FAO software FishStatJ along with data from regional sources, such …
Large and remote marine protected areas in the South Atlantic Ocean are flawed and raise concerns: Comments on Soares and Lucas (2018)
Here, we clarify the events described on a recent paper by Soares & Lucas in Marine Policy
93 (2018) that resulted in the establishment of large marine protected areas (MPAs) in …
93 (2018) that resulted in the establishment of large marine protected areas (MPAs) in …
The label “Cação” is a shark or a ray and can be a threatened species! Elasmobranch trade in Southern Brazil unveiled by DNA barcoding
C Bernardo, AMC de Lima Adachi, VP da Cruz… - Marine Policy, 2020 - Elsevier
Sharks exhibit peculiar characteristics, which may lead to overfishing to cause irreversible
damage to stocks and failing to restore original population sizes. Although global fin trade …
damage to stocks and failing to restore original population sizes. Although global fin trade …
The biology and conservation status of the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) and future directions for recovery
CN Young, JK Carlson - Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 2020 - Springer
The oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) was once considered one of the
most abundant and ubiquitous pelagic shark species in tropical seas globally. However …
most abundant and ubiquitous pelagic shark species in tropical seas globally. However …
Correlations of metabolic rate and body acceleration in three species of coastal sharks under contrasting temperature regimes
The ability to produce estimates of the metabolic rate of free-ranging animals is fundamental
to the study of their ecology. However, measuring the energy expenditure of animals in the …
to the study of their ecology. However, measuring the energy expenditure of animals in the …