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)
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos Grey reef shark, Grey shark, Grey reef sharks, Gray reef shark juvenile; adult 27 80 182 131
Triaenodon obesus Whitetip reef shark, Whitetip shark, Whiettip reef shark adult 18 112 150 131
Carcharhinus albimarginatus Silvertip shark adult 4 157 230 193

Locations

  • -13.903167, 146.64975