Sentences with phrase «other shark populations»

Not exact matches

«In addition to the unpredictability of a shark attack over such a large area, it is possible that fishing of tiger sharks has reduced their populations to levels that no longer pose a significant threat to turtles, with other factors becoming more important such as the need to avoid boat strikes»

The earlier study also compared shark population numbers with other apex predators, such as polar bears and killer whales.

To get a better picture of the white shark population in the Eastern North Pacific, the team decided to examine several other known aggregation sites, from Mexico into British Columbia and Alaska.

In fact, the diversity of Architeuthis is lower than that for any other marine animal, except one — the basking shark Cetorhinus maximus, whose current population is thought to have rebounded from a small number of individuals.

It is tough, they say, to sort out whether fish populations are hit harder by human fishing, the sharks» appetite, climate change or some other environmental shift.

The general population should also only eat shark (flake), broadbill, marlin and swordfish once per week and no other fish that week.

They talked about the still all too prevalent practice of finning, the fascinating and endangered sawfish, hunting contests aimed at cownose rays, and other topics concerning populations of sharks, rays and skates.

She has monitored pinniped (seal and sea lion) populations at Point Reyes and elsewhere in central California, and has never personally seen an attack so close, though others who study and tag sharks have.

A: I met the founders, who are really friendly guys, dedicated to the protection of sharks in general but specifically to the population of bull sharks at Protea Banks, an area off the coast of southern KwaZulu Natal, which receives very little other protection and is exploited by uncaring and uneducated «sport» fishermen.

They're a distinct population from the other two, and have specific migration routes, including heading out to White Shark Cafe off Hawaii for part of every year.

Unfortunately, however, the U.S. proposal --- which is, crucially, legally binding and enforceable --- has thus far met strong resistance from other countries in the trade pact and risks being rolled back, further threatening the shark population.

This strategy can be expanded to other shark species with similarly distinct populations — and that can go a long way in pointing out where laws against shark fishing need to be enacted or better enforced.

With the shark population in serious peril, and other countries and states passing legislation to protect sharks, New York should be a leader in extending protection to these magnificent animals.»