Protocols for capturing and tagging juvenile white sharks in near-shore waters

Zoology not elsewhere classified

Bruce, Barry ; Bradford, Russ

CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research

DOI  :  10.4225/08/584c44b7ec105
RP-ID  :  EP135534

学科分类：地球科学(综合)

澳大利亚|英语

来源: CSIRO Research Publications Repository

【 摘 要 】

This document has been drafted specifically with respect to the capture and tagging of juvenile white sharks for the purpose of attaching satellite tracking tags and/or intra-peritoneal insertion of acoustic tags (via surgery). It details the procedures involved, the identified risks and the control measures in place to minimise those risks. It recognises that the capture and tagging of juvenile white sharks is a potentially dangerous procedure and that staff undertaking such activities require specific instructions and guidelines to ensure safe and successful operations. All tagging of white sharks requires current permits from the relevant State and/or Commonwealth agencies and procedures are required to be approved by an independent Animal Ethics Committee.