Length–length relationships for the main shark species caught in the commercial shark fisheries of Western Australia

Authors

Saia Nahir Bartes, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia
Matias Braccini, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western AustraliaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-14-2023

Journal Title

Fisheries Management and Ecology

ISSN

Print: 0969-997X Electronic: 1365-2400

Keywords

Commercial sharks, Fisheries management, Length–length relationships

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Data Science | Marine Biology | Natural Resource Economics | Natural Resources and Conservation | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Population Biology | Sustainability

Abstract

Length–length relationships are presented for 19 shark species caught in the commercial shark fisheries of Western Australia. A robust linear regression model was used to estimate the relationship between interdorsal, total and fork lengths. Sharks are typically landed as trunks, so information generated in our study is essential for converting partial lengths to total lengths for reconstructing catch composition, an essential step for assessing the status of shark populations.

Recommended Citation

Bartes, S. N. & Braccini, M. (2023). Length–length relationships for the main shark species caught in the commercial shark fisheries of Western Australia. Fisheries Management and Ecology, 30, 224–227. https://doi.org/10.1111/fme.12613