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Genetic data show that Carcharhinus tilstoni is not confined to the tropics, highlighting the importance of a multifaceted approach to species identification
Author(s) -
Boomer J. J.,
Peddemors V.,
Stow A. J.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02770.x
Subject(s) - carcharhinus , biology , fishery , temperate climate , tropics , range (aeronautics) , ecology , materials science , composite material
This study shows a range extension for the Australian blacktip shark Carcharhinus tilstoni , which was believed to be restricted to Australia's tropical waters, of >1000 km into temperate waters, revealing its vulnerability to a wider commercial fishery.