Silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis) represent a major component of global shark catch,
both directly and as bycatch, and populations are declining as a result. An improved …

Investigating the relationship between species and environmental conditions is key for the
correct management of highly migratory large pelagic species like silky shark (Carcharhinus …

Several pelagic fish species are known to regularly associate with floating objects in the
open ocean, including commercially valuable species. The tuna purse seine industry takes …

Understanding the habitat use and behavior of commercially exploited species throughout
ontogeny is useful for devising effective management and conservation strategies …

Commercial fisheries, especially pelagic longline fisheries targeting tuna and/or swordfish,
often land silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis), which are currently listed as vulnerable by …

The Benguela upwelling system is one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the
world; however, little is known about the community structure of mesopelagic fishes in its …

This study assessed the concentrations of nine trace metals from juvenile C. falciformis
caught from Indian Ocean. This study also discussed the metal pollution index (MPI) and …

Sharks are important part of coastal and offshore pelagic ecosystems and being caught
mainly as bycatch of tuna gillnet fishing operations. There are 12 species of pelagic sharks …

Fisheries-independent data on the diversity, relative abundance, and demographic structure
of poorly studied, threatened oceanic sharks are absent from much of the western North …

Pelagic elasmobranchs are key elements of oceanic ecosystems and must be preserved if
marine trophic networks are to be kept in balance. Yet, they face intense fishing pressure …