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Common blacktip shark - N Australia Feed-small

(Country: AU; Mgmt Area: Ocean trap and line fishery; Gear: LX;)

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At present, there is considered to be only one stock of Common Blacktip Shark across Northern Australia. Although recent studies suggest there may be genetic subdivision within Australian waters, this requires further clarification (Wilson et al. 2010).

Common Blacktip Shark

Australia - New South Wales

FAO 71, Ocean trap and line fishery

Hooks and lines (not specified)

Charcharhinus_limbatus

Carcharhinus limbatus

Blacktip shark

Common Blacktip Shark

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