Researchers examine the unintentional effects of different fishing hooks and bait on sharks and rays
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 - 16:03
in Biology & Nature
By examining relevant studies related to fishing in the open ocean, researchers have found that while using circle instead of J-shaped hooks and fish instead of squid for bait may avoid harm to sea turtles, dolphins, certain whales, and possibly seabirds, it may increase the catch and injury of some sharks and rays.