Concerning study highlights we may have lost a sub-population of tiger sharks before ever really knowing it really existed. Even worse given tiger sharks are generally more tolerant to fisheries/culls than other species (faster growing, more offspring).
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Part of our research at @tcddublin explores how 🦈 respond to angling so we can improve their welfare outcomes. Our bait cam yesterday off Cork showed this stunning blue shark was more interested in the 🎥 than the food! With @luce_harding @haleydolton@SharkyJenny@yodacomplex
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On the latest episode of The Poddy Mullet podcast, we chat to VFA scientist Dr Corey Green about our mako shark tagging program and the fascinating travels of some tagged sharks.
You can tune in to wherever you get your podcasts or click here: https://t.co/teA36cBJo4