Environmental and Protection Effects of Shark-Companion Associations Across Three Ocean Basins. [PDF]
Ecol EvolCompanion species frequently associate with large marine hosts, yet the ecological drivers of these relationships remain poorly understood. Using a global dataset of midwater BRUVS deployments, we modelled the presence and abundance of shark‐companion associations across seven shark species and three ocean basins.
Walker JK, Meeuwig JJ, Thompson CDH.
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Unusual occurrence of abnormal skin pigmentation in blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) [PDF]
Coral Reefs, 2018 Andrew W Brückner
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Defining ecological roles of sharks on coral reefs. [PDF]
Biol Rev Camb Philos SocABSTRACT Sharks have often been perceived to play a critical role in the dynamics of coral reef ecosystems globally. Yet, there is relatively little evidence to support this idea across all but a limited set of species and contexts. Research on the roles and importance of reef sharks has been complicated by logistical challenges in collecting data on ...
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Insights into the structure of grey reef shark aggregation, Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Bleeker, 1856), in two distinct channels of the Maldivian archipelago, Indian Ocean. [PDF]
J Fish BiolAbstract The grey reef shark Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos is one of the most frequently encountered reef‐associated shark species in the Maldives, yet very little is known about its local size structure or population dynamics. This study provides new insights into two aggregations of C.
Parmegiani A +7 more
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Trouble in the Tank: A Case Report of Fatal Scuticociliate Encephalitis in a Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon obesus). [PDF]
J Fish DisAbstract This case report presents a recent case of scuticociliatosis in a whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), housed at a zoo (Haus des Meeres Aqua Terra Zoo, Vienna, Austria). Clinical signs such as uncoordinated swimming and body tilt were observed prior to death.
Schwegler H +5 more
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Long-term changes in species composition and relative abundances of sharks at a provisioning site. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Diving with sharks, often in combination with food baiting/provisioning, has become an important product of today's recreational dive industry. Whereas the effects baiting/provisioning has on the behaviour and abundance of individual shark species are ...
Juerg M Brunnschweiler +2 more
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Shark Provisioning Influences the Gut Microbiota of the Black-Tip Reef Shark in French Polynesia
Fishes, 2022 There is an increasing interest in touristic observations of top predators in the wild. Sharks are probably the most sought-after animal in marine ecosystems by divers.
Anaïs Esposito +4 more
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The shark assemblage at French Frigate Shoals atoll, Hawai'i: species composition, abundance and habitat use. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2011 Empirical data on the abundance and habitat preferences of coral reef top predators are needed to evaluate their ecological impacts and guide management decisions.
Jonathan J Dale +3 more
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Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, 2022 The space use of captive animals has been reliably used as a tool to measure animal welfare in recent years. However, most analyses of space use focus primarily on terrestrial animals, with very little emphasis placed on the space use of aquatic animals.
Alexis M. Hart +2 more
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Ecology and Evolution, 2021 Identifying critical habitat for highly mobile species such as sharks is difficult, but essential for effective management and conservation. In regions where baseline data are lacking, non‐traditional data sources have the potential to increase ...
Lindsay L. Mullins +5 more
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