Tracking Tigers

Summary Sharks are beleaguered species. The oceans' most formidable apex predators are overfished worldwide for their fins, which are considered a delicacy in many Asian countries. Shark populations have declined by up to 90 percent in some cases. But much is still unknown about the animals. Tiger sharks in particular display behaviors that are not well understood. Known to travel long distances, these fish have a broad diet and spend time in shallow, near-shore habitats as well as the depths of the open ocean. Scientists use satellite tags and DNA forensic tools to better understand their migration patterns. Such information is crucial for resource managers to make more informed fisheries management decisions in the future.

S4.E1 ∙ Tracking Tigers

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Thomas Craig Sechler Lad Akins Erik Cordes

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Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Jun 5, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : WPBT Community Television Foundation of South Florida Inc.

Summary Sharks are beleaguered species. The oceans' most formidable apex predators are overfished worldwide for their fins, which are considered a delicacy in many Asian countries. Shark populations have declined by up to 90 percent in some cases. But much is still unknown about the animals. Tiger sharks in particular display behaviors that are not well understood. Known to travel long distances, these fish have a broad diet and spend time in shallow, near-shore habitats as well as the depths of the open ocean. Scientists use satellite tags and DNA forensic tools to better understand their migration patterns. Such information is crucial for resource managers to make more informed fisheries management decisions in the future.

Details

Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Jun 5, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : WPBT Community Television Foundation of South Florida Inc.

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