Acoustic telemetry (AT) is a rapidly evolving technique used to track the movements of
aquatic animals. As the capacity of AT research expands it is important to optimize its …

Shark depredation, where a shark partially or completely consumes an animal caught by
fishing gear before it can be retrieved to the fishing vessel, occurs in commercial and …

Satellite telemetry as a tool in marine ecological research continues to adapt and grow and
has become increasingly popular in recent years to study shark species on a global scale. A …

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 …

Abstract The Western Indian Ocean (WIO) is a region where biodiversity is increasingly
being impacted by anthropogenic marine debris, but information is scattered widely in the …

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 late Neogene megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae), is
mostly known for its gigantic teeth and vertebrae. Re-examination of the rock matrix …