Environmental and anthropogenic factors affecting the increasing occurrence of shark-human interactions around a fast-developing Indian Ocean island
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-21553-0
Abstract: Understanding the environmental drivers of interactions between predators and humans is critical for public safety and management purposes. In the marine environment, this issue is exemplified by shark-human interactions. The annual shark bite incidence rate… read more here.
Keywords: indian ocean; shark human; shark; human interactions ... See more keywords
Beach-User Attitudes to Shark Bite Mitigation Strategies on Coastal Beaches; Sydney, Australia
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DOI: 10.1080/10871209.2017.1295491
Abstract: ABSTRACT Common strategies to protect swimmers from unprovoked shark bite incidents on coastal beaches are controversial. We surveyed beach users on two Sydney beaches to gauge their knowledge and attitudes to current and topical shark… read more here.
Keywords: coastal beaches; beach; mitigation strategies; bite mitigation ... See more keywords
On the complexity of shark bite wounds: From associated bacteria to trauma management and wound repair
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001920
Abstract: ABSTRACT The mouth of a shark is a breeding ground for a large variety of bacteria which can easily get transferred onto a human body in the event of a shark bite. Here, we review… read more here.
Keywords: associated bacteria; wounds associated; complexity shark; shark ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of novel fabrics to resist punctures and lacerations from white shark (Carcharodon carcharias): Implications to reduce injuries from shark bites
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224432
Abstract: Increases in the number of shark bites, along with increased media attention on shark-human interactions has led to growing interest in preventing injuries from shark bites through the use of personal mitigation measures. The leading… read more here.
Keywords: carcharodon carcharias; injuries shark; shark; shark bites ... See more keywords
Scavenging versus predation: shark-bite injuries in stranded sea turtles in the southeastern USA.
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DOI: 10.3354/dao03552
Abstract: Injuries inflicted by sharks are a frequent observation in stranded sea turtles. Sharks prey on live turtles and scavenge carcasses, which can create uncertainty as to the cause of stranding when sea turtles are found… read more here.
Keywords: sea turtles; sea; stranded sea; shark bite ... See more keywords