Shark depredation reports rise as app developer, experts push for more research

Shark depredation reports rise as app developer, experts push for more research
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DecDecember 2020 at 10:53pm
Despite widespread acknowledgement of the problem of shark depredation, research on the topic is lacking outside of WA.
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A citizen science research project is trying to quantify the impact sharks are having on fishing experiences and Australia's seafood stocks.
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Little data exists on the issue outside Western Australia
A forthcoming app could provide more information for researchers and fishers
Data collection expert Stefan Sawynok said experiences while running fishing tournaments led him to investigate the issue of shark interactions.

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