Since the first investigation 25 years ago, the application of genetic tools to address
ecological and evolutionary questions in elasmobranch studies has greatly expanded. Major …

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 …

Sawfish are arguably the world's most imperilled marine fishes. All five species are classified
as highly threatened with extinction: three are Critically Endangered (smalltooth sawfish …

Conservation of top predators has been emphasized as essential in an ecosystem due to
their role in trophic chain regulation. Optimizing conservation strategies for these …

Globally, sharks are under enormous pressure from fishing efforts. One such species is the
silky shark, Carcharhinus falciformis, which occurs in all the Earth's tropical oceans and is …

Sawfishes are among the most endangered of all elasmobranch species, a factor fostering
considerable worldwide interest in the conservation of these animals. However …

The smalltooth sawfish Pristis pectinata is threatened with extinction throughout its range
and has been designated as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. In the USA, the species …

Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus) is a long-lived, anadromous species
that is broadly distributed along the Atlantic coast of North America. Historic overharvest and …

Scalloped Hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) is an endangered species which its
populations have been declining globally including in Indonesia, the world's top shark …

Sawfishes (Family Pristidae) constitute one of the most threatened families of marine fish,
and substantial management efforts are required to stabilize and recover their populations …