CONSERVATION OF WHALE SHARKS (Rhincodon typus Smith
CONSERVATION OF WHALE SHARKS (Rhincodon typus Smith
Date
2002
Authors
Pravin, P.
Remesan, M. P.
Meenakumari, B.
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Journal of Natcon
Abstract
The little known whale shark has gained importance recently. There is a regular fishery of
whale shark and a large number of them are hunted off Gujarat coast every year. Due to their
harmless and docile nature, slow swimming movements in search for food on the water
surface in the coastal areas they are vulnerable and susceptible to easy capture. Fishing for
this species intensified with the emergence of a lucrative market for its fins, meat, skin and
cartilage. The increasing demand in international trade has put the shark under severe threat
There is need for further research and conservation of this species.
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Keywords
Whale shark, threat, conservation, Gujarat
Citation
P.Praveen, M.P.Ramesan and B.Meenakumari, 2002. Conservation of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus Smith) J. Natcon Vol. 14 (2) pp. 177-182