Distribution and population structure of the smooth‐hound shark, Mustelus mustelus (Linnaeus, 1758), across an oceanic archipelago: Combining several data sources to promote conservation
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9098
Abstract: Abstract Sharks play a key role in the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. More ecological information is essential to implement responsible management and conservation actions on this fauna, particularly at a regional level for… read more here.
Keywords: distribution population; structure; conservation; mustelus mustelus ... See more keywords
Mercury Accumulation and Effects in the Brain of the Atlantic Sharpnose Shark (Rhizoprionodon terraenovae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00244-019-00691-0
Abstract: Few published studies have examined whether the elevated concentrations of the nonessential toxic metal mercury (Hg) often observed in shark muscle also occur in the shark brain or whether Hg accumulation affects shark neurophysiology. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: accumulation; sharpnose shark; shark rhizoprionodon; shark ... See more keywords
Knowledge and Practices of Expert Fishermen of South Bahia, Brazil, Regarding the International Shark Fin Market
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DOI: 10.1007/s10745-016-9873-2
Abstract: Little is known about the impacts of the international shark fin trade in emerging economies. This study describes and discusses the knowledge and practices of artisanal fishers in Bahia state, Brazil, concerning the global fin… read more here.
Keywords: shark fin; fin; knowledge practices; shark ... See more keywords
Trace elements in muscle tissue of three commercial shark species: Prionace glauca, Carcharhinus falciformis, and Alopias pelagicus off the Manzanillo, Colima coast, Mexico
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12234-5
Abstract: Given their predatory characteristics, long life, and high trophic levels, sharks can have a remarkable ability to bioaccumulate and/or biomagnify trace elements (TE). In the present study, 13 TE (Hg, Pb, Cd, Cu, As, Se,… read more here.
Keywords: muscle tissue; pelagicus; shark; shark species ... See more keywords
Rare giants? A large female great white shark caught in Brazilian waters
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DOI: 10.1007/s12526-017-0656-9
Abstract: Here, we document an historical record of a large great white shark (GWS) captured in southern Brazilian waters, including morphometric measurements, basic biological data on internal organs and stomach contents. The captured shark was a… read more here.
Keywords: rare giants; white shark; great white; shark ... See more keywords
Foraging depth depicts resource partitioning and contamination level in a pelagic shark assemblage: Insights from mercury stable isotopes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117066
Abstract: The decline of shark populations in the world ocean is affecting ecosystem structure and function in an unpredictable way and new ecological information is today needed to better understand the role of sharks in their… read more here.
Keywords: stable isotopes; shark; shark species; resource partitioning ... See more keywords
Species composition and conservation status of shark from fishery landings and fish markets in Sri Lanka revealed by DNA barcoding
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fishres.2021.106045
Abstract: Abstract Sharks are considered to be top predators in marine ecosystems. Due to the high market value of shark fins, fishing pressure on these top predators has increased significantly and they are currently considered to… read more here.
Keywords: shark; species composition; dna barcoding; sri lanka ... See more keywords
Shark behaviour and marine faunal assemblage beneath SMART drumlines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fishres.2021.106102
Abstract: Abstract Over the last decade, an increase in the annual rate of shark bites on people has stimulated the development of new techniques aimed at reducing their occurrence, while minimising negative impacts to marine wildlife.… read more here.
Keywords: marine faunal; beneath smart; smart drumlines; faunal assemblage ... See more keywords
Response to Limitations on inferring shark vulnerability from spatial habitat protection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2021.e01466
Abstract: Abstract Our paper entitled “Shark conservation hindered by lack of habitat protection” (Birkmanis et al., 2020a), prompted Braccini and Newman to write a reply based on (i) our title, which they thought implied that a global… read more here.
Keywords: braccini newman; shark vulnerability; vulnerability; habitat protection ... See more keywords
Shape analysis of shark jaws as a tool to identify species involved in incidents with humans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2019.03.008
Abstract: Shark incidents in Recife, Pernambuco state (Brazil), are registered since 1992. The occurrence of those events is in a relatively small area of urban beaches of about 30 km long, making up one of the world's… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; shark incidents; relative warps; jaws ... See more keywords
Population genetics of the deep-sea bluntnose sixgill shark, Hexanchus griseus, revealing spatial genetic heterogeneity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.margen.2017.05.012
Abstract: Hexanchus griseus is a globally distributed deep-water shark species. It inhabits tropical and temperate waters throughout the world, including the Mediterranean Sea where it is by-caught by small-scale fisheries in the region. In this study,… read more here.
Keywords: hexanchus griseus; sea; genetics; shark ... See more keywords