Telemetry Reveals Spatial Separation of Co-Occurring Reef Sharks

Heupel, M. R., Ledee, E. J. i., Simpfendorfer, C. A..
https://doi.org/10.3354/meps12423

General Details

Journal Marine Ecology Progress Series
Authors Heupel, M. R., Ledee, E. J. i., Simpfendorfer, C. A.
Year 2018
FAO Regions Pacific, Western Central

Technical Details

Extent Small-Scale ?
Tracking Type Stationary ?
Array Resolution Broad-scale ?
Tag Sensor Pressure ?

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Life Stage Total Tagged Min Length (cm) Max Length (cm) Mean Length (cm) Sensors
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos Grey reef shark, Grey shark, Grey reef sharks, Gray reef shark juvenile; adult 31 5 15 12 Pressure
Carcharhinus melanopterus Blacktip reef shark, Blacktip shark juvenile; adult 32 8 13 11 Pressure
Galeocerdo cuvier Tiger shark juvenile; adult 10 17 30 20 Pressure
Hemigaleus australiensis Australian weasel shark adult 6 7 9 9 Pressure
Triaenodon obesus Whitetip reef shark, Whitetip shark, Whiettip reef shark juvenile 5 6 9 9 Pressure

Locations

  • -23.452328, 151.996422