Sharks are considered the apex predator of coral reefs, but the consequences of their global
depletion are uncertain. Here we explore the ecological roles of sharks on coral reefs and …

This study examines life history patterns and correlations between traits related to body size,
reproduction, age, and growth in sharks, using data from 230 populations representing 164 …

Among the most common statements made in studies of elasmobranch ecology is
something to the effect that “sharks play an important role in marine ecosystems.” Although …

Arguments for conservation of sharks based on their role in the maintenance of healthy
marine ecosystems have failed to halt the worldwide decline in populations. Instead, the …

Nursery areas are critical to the survival of many marine species, and it is widely accepted
that elasmobranch species use nursery areas where they improve species fitness. A 2007 …

Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives is an award-winning and groundbreaking exploration
of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of …

We compared life-history traits and extinction risk of chondrichthyans (sharks, rays and
chimaeras), a group of high conservation concern, from the three major marine habitats …

Marine ecosystems are suffering severe depletion of apex predators worldwide [1–4]; shark
declines are principally due to conservative life-histories and fisheries overexploitation [5–8] …

Apex predators often have strong top-down effects on ecosystem components and are
therefore a priority for conservation and management. Due to their large size and …

Animal movements can facilitate important ecological processes, and wide-ranging marine
predators, such as sharks, potentially contribute significantly towards nutrient transfer …