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 …

Shark depredation is a complex social-ecological issue that affects a range of fisheries
worldwide. Increasing concern about the impacts of shark depredation, and how it intersects …

Over the last few decades, much effort has been devoted towards quantifying and reducing
bycatch in marine fisheries. Of late, there has been a particular focus on sharks given that …

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UNEP, the Moore Foundation or other contributory organizations. The designations …

Shark depredation, where a shark consumes a hooked fish before it can be retrieved to the
fishing vessel, can occur in recreational fisheries. This may cause higher mortality rates in …

Elasmobranchs (sharks, rays, and skates) are caught throughout fisheries globally, leading
to over one-third of species being threatened with extinction 1. Oceanic shark populations …

Human anxiety about predators is deeply embedded in our evolutionary history and
psychology. Sharks, as archetype predators, attract a disproportionate amount of fear …

The non-target bycatch of sharks in pelagic longline (PLL) fisheries represents a potential
source of compromise to shark populations worldwide. Moreover, shark bycatch and …

Shark attacks on humans have prompted the implementation of shark control programs
aiming at reducing local populations of potentially aggressive species using mostly gillnets …

Substantial ecological, economic and social problems result from shark interactions in
pelagic longline fisheries. Improved understanding of industry attitudes and practices …