The bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas Valenciennes, 1839) is a large, primarily coastally
distributed shark famous for its ability to penetrate far into freshwater bodies in tropical …

Marine biodiversity loss is accelerating, leading to the elevated extinction risks of many
species, including sharks and rays. To mitigate these losses, information on their distribution …

The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is globally distributed with established coastal and open-
ocean movement patterns in many portions of its range. While all life stages of tiger sharks …

Levels of dissolved oxygen in open ocean and coastal waters are decreasing (ocean
deoxygenation), with poorly understood effects on marine megafauna. All of the more than …

Seasonal variability in environmental conditions is a strong determinant of animal
migrations, but warming temperatures associated with climate change are anticipated to …

Considering the knowledge gap regarding elasmobranch species landings, this study aimed
to report elasmobranch catches from artisanal fisheries to obtain baseline data in this …

Top predators play key roles within their respective ecosystems. However, their ability to
adjust their behaviors in response to changes in environmental conditions and food web …

Understanding the factors that influence species' distributions is crucial for implementing
effective management and conservation practices, yet difficult for highly vagile species like …

Offshore sand shoals are a coveted sand source for coastal restoration projects and as sites
for wind energy development. Shoals often support unique fish assemblages but their …

Elasmobranchs play a significant role in structuring the marine food webs in many marine
habitats. Estuaries provide an essential habitat primarily as nurseries for elasmobranchs …