No more shark bites

Submitted by srini on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 11:46
Summary

India is the third-largest harvester of sharks and rays in the world. Among these are several critically endangered species including Great hammerhead and Scalloped hammerhead sharks. Scalloped hammerhead sharks are particularly vulnerable to Indian fisheries. This study aims to reduce the vulnerability of these sharks and thereby conserve them.

Objectives

This project aims to conserve Critically Endangered hammerhead sharks along the Coromandel Coast, India, by reducing demand for their harvest and supporting shark-friendly fishing techniques.

Status

Field surveys are ongoing, outreach to fishermen and seafood consumers is also ongoing.

Media

Project Information

FERAL Team

Project Information

Budget:€19,973

Duration: to

Funding Agencies:

Prince Bernhard Nature Fund

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Distribution of outreach material to children from fishing communities Monitoring shark and ray landings on the east coast of India
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