The oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) was once considered one of the
most abundant and ubiquitous pelagic shark species in tropical seas globally. However …

The reproductive diversity of extant cartilaginous fishes (class Chondrichthyes) is
extraordinarily broad, reflecting more than 400 million years of evolutionary history. Among …

Large-bodied pelagic ectotherms such as sharks need to maintain internal temperatures
within a favourable range in order to maximise performance and be cost-efficient foragers …

Comprehension of ecological processes in marine animals requires information regarding
dynamic vertical habitat use. While many pelagic predators primarily associate with …

Time series of depth data, obtained for 6 oceanic whitetip sharks (Carcharhinus longimanus)
tagged with pop-up satellite archival tags, were analyzed in detail. The aim was to improve …

Oceanic whitetip sharks Carcharhinus longimanus aggregate at Columbus Point, Cat Island,
The Bahamas, in at least April and May. We show that signs of putative mating activity (ie …

Understanding reproductive features of elasmobranchs that affect population recovery and
natural mortality is essential for conservation management planning. Considering …

Fisheries-independent data on the diversity, relative abundance, and demographic structure
of poorly studied, threatened oceanic sharks are absent from much of the western North …

Although sharks have a fundamental role in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems,
exerting a great influence on lower levels of the food chain, their populations are declining …

Thrilling underwater photographs enrich this unique guide to the shallow-water sharks of
Florida and the Bahamas. Agile, sleek, and precise, sharks display many qualities we can …