Evaluating Marine Protected Areas for the Conservation of Tropical Coastal Sharks

Knip, D. M., Heupel, M. R., Simpfendorfer, C. A..
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2012.01.008

General Details

Journal Biological Conservation
Authors Knip, D. M. , Heupel, M. R. , Simpfendorfer, C. A..
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 amboinensis Pigeye shark juvenile 37 69 129 99
Carcharhinus sorrah Spottail shark, Spittail shark, Spot-tail shark adult 20 95 127 111

Locations

  • -19.241303, 146.936286