Characteristics of Shark Bycatch in the Pelagic Longline Fishery off the Southeastern US, 1992-1997

Lawrence R. Beerkircher, Enric Cortes, Mahmood S. Shivji

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Abstract

This important and exciting title represents the first authoritative volume focussed on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a group. Virtually every pelagic shark expert in the world has contributed to this landmark publication which includes the latest data and knowledge on pelagic shark biology, fisheries, management, and conservation.

Pelagic sharks face unprecedented levels of exploitation in all the world's oceans through both direct fisheries and by-catch, and effective management for these species is contingent upon solid science and data, which this book brings together for the first time. All those involved in shark biology will need to have a copy of this book.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationSharks of the Open Ocean
Subtitle of host publicationBiology, Fisheries, and Conservation
PublisherBlackwell Publishing
StatePublished - Jan 1 2008

Publication series

NameMarine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Books and Book Chapters
NameFish and Aquatic Resources Series
PublisherBlackwell Publishing
Volume13

Keywords

  • Shark Conservation
  • Shark Fisheries

Disciplines

  • Marine Biology
  • Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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