Shark interactions in pelagic longline fisheries

Eric Gilman; Shelley Clarke; Nigel Brothers; Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto; John Mandelman; Jeff Mangel; Samantha Petersen; Susanna Piovano; Nicola Thomson; Paul Dalzell; Miguel Donoso; Meidad Goren; Tim Werner

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2007.05.001

Shark interactions in pelagic longline fisheries

Eric Gilman^*, Shelley Clarke, Nigel Brothers, Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, John Mandelman, Jeff Mangel, Samantha Petersen, Susanna Piovano, Nicola Thomson, Paul Dalzell, Miguel Donoso, Meidad Goren, Tim Werner

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Abstract

Substantial ecological, economic and social problems result from shark interactions in pelagic longline fisheries. Improved understanding of industry attitudes and practices towards shark interactions assists with managing these problems. Information on fisher knowledge and new strategies for shark avoidance may benefit sharks and fishers. A study of 12 pelagic longline fisheries from eight countries shows that incentives to avoid sharks vary along a continuum, based on whether sharks represent an economic disadvantage or advantage. Shark avoidance practices are limited, including avoiding certain areas, moving when shark interaction rates are high, using fish instead of squid for bait and deeper setting. Some conventionally employed fishing gear and methods used to target non-shark species contribute to shark avoidance. Shark repellents hold promise; more research and development is needed. Development of specifically designed equipment to discard sharks could improve shark post release survival prospects, reduce gear loss and improve crew safety. With expanding exploitation of sharks for fins and meat, improved data collection, monitoring and precautionary shark management measures are needed to ensure that shark fishing mortality levels are sustainable.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-18
Number of pages	18
Journal	Marine Policy
Volume	32
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2007.05.001
State	Published - Jan 2008
Externally published	Yes

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Funding Information:
We are extremely grateful for the contribution of fishers and other longline industry representatives. Staff from the following organizations shared their considerable knowledge of the fisheries and their management: Australian Fisheries Management Authority; Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization, Marine and Atmospheric Research Laboratory; Oceanic Fisheries Programme, Secretariat of the Pacific Community; Fiji Department of Fisheries; StoneFish (Fiji) Limited; University of the South Pacific; Greenpeace South Pacific Programme; General Association of Italian Cooperatives-Fishery sector; National Research Institute for Far Seas Fisheries, Japan Fisheries Research Agency; Organization for Promotion of Responsible Tuna Fisheries; and Global Guardian Trust. This research was made possible through financial support from the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, Regional Seas Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

Keywords

Bycatch
Depredation
Finning
Fishery
Pelagic longline
Shark

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