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