SAâs shark and ray list promotes biodiversityReece Reid
South Africaâs first ever dedicated checklist of sharks, rays, skates, and ghost sharks has finally been published
SOUTH Africaâs first ever dedicated checklist of sharks, rays, skates, and ghost sharks has finally been published.
David Ebert (AKA âThe Lost Shark Guyâ), a research associate at the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), published the checklist after undertaking the South African Shark and Ray Protection Project.
Supported by SAIAB, the project was implemented by WILDOCEANS (a programme of the WILDTRUST), and funded by the Shark Conservation Fund.
Zululand is a renowned shark territory, but this time itâs not about rugby! The list, entitled An annotated checklist of the chondrichthyans of South Africa, includes sharks found in and around local waters, as well as their IUCN Red List status that outlines their risk of extinction.