Species Profiles of South African Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras. Volume 1: Threatened and Endemic Species

Citation
(2022) Species Profiles of South African Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras. Volume 1: Threatened and Endemic Species. Wildtrust Special Publication 2:233–248
Abstract

The species reports included here focus on the situation, state of knowledge and fishery -related activities in South African waters. The information presented is sometimes supplemented from populations which occur outside South/southern Africa, particularly where the species is poorly known in South Africa.

The arrangement of species is in taxonomic order by family, first the Selachii (sharks) are presented, followed by the Batoidea (skates and rays).

Information includes scientific and common names, Family, size range, distribution, habitat, depth range, major fisheries, IUCN status, CITES regs, MLRA regs, Compiler name, Reviewer name, Species Summary and Recommendations, Taxonomic and Identifcation Issues and more...