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Hindi Journal of Marine Biology & OceanographyISSN: 2324-8661
Erich K Ritter Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Hydrobiology ,Physiology of Marine Organisms,Fisheries Biology and Management,Marine Biology ,Marine Chemistry
Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, USA, Shark Research Institute, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA
Biography
Erich K Ritter works at the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, USA, Shark Research Institute, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA Specialized in Hydrobiology, Hydrology, Marine Conversation, Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry.
Publications
Research Article Open Access
Characterization of Blacktip Shark Feeding Apparatus Injuries Due to Hook Ripping
Author(s): Erich K Ritter
During sport fishing for bottom-dwelling fish, non-targeted sharks occasionally take a bait, requiring hook removal from the shark before release. It is an occasional practice to rip hooks out of the shark’s mouth instead of bringing the shark to the surface and properly removing the hook. “Hook ripping” can severely injure the feeding apparatus of the shark, especially along the lower jaw and joint area. In severe cases, it may eliminate a shark’s ability to feed, leading to the death of the shark. At one site in South Africa, at least 30% of the population of blacktip sharks, Carcharhinus lismbatus, were observed to have injuries to their mouths consistent with hook ripping, indicating that this practice is a considerable concern fo... view more»
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