Residency and Spatial Use by Reef Sharks of an Isolated Seamount and Its Implications for Conservation

Barnett, A. , Abrantes, K. , Seymour, J. E., Fitzpatrick, R. .
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0036574

General Details

Journal Plos One
Authors Barnett, A. , Abrantes, K. , Seymour, J. E., Fitzpatrick, R.
Year 2012
FAO Regions Pacific, Western Central

Technical Details

Extent Small-Scale ?
Tracking Type Stationary ?
Array Resolution Broad-scale ?
Tag Sensor No ?

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Life Stage Total Tagged Min Length (cm) Max Length (cm) Mean Length (cm) Sensors
Carcharhinus albimarginatus Silvertip shark adult 4 157 230 193 No
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos Grey reef shark, Grey shark, Grey reef sharks, Gray reef shark juvenile; adult 27 80 182 131 No
Triaenodon obesus Whitetip reef shark, Whitetip shark, Whiettip reef shark adult 18 112 150 131 No

Locations

  • -13.903167, 146.64975