Identification guide to requiem sharks of the Eastern Atlantic
New requiem sharks identification guide: A useful tool for marine conservation
Correct identification of sharks is essential to assess and mitigate the impact of bycatch, protect vulnerable species and ensure the sustainability of fisheries. This guide is aimed at people involved in marine research and fisheries (such as samplers, skippers and crews on board freezer tuna vessels). It covers aspects related to the morphology of sharks, their main characteristics and keys to their identification. It is an easy way to identify a species within a family of sharks (Elasmobranchiomorphi: Carcharhinidae) that have many physical similarities.
