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About SASC

Today, it seems as though much elasmobranch research is focused on species like great white, tiger, and whale sharks.  And for good reason: sharks like these are known as "charismatic megafauna".  That is, they are animals with widespread - seemingly boundless - popular appeal.  This makes them, as well as their species-specific conservation concerns, increasingly tangible not only to the media, but also to the general public.  This is exactly the kind of publicity sharks need in the face of ever-declining populations.

But it must not be forgotten that hundreds of other shark, skate and ray species exist which are equally susceptible to over exploitation, habitat degradation and environmental change.  These are the species that are targeted or taken as bycatch in multiple fisheries and those which occupy unique niches and roles in their environment.

To address these gaps in our knowledge, SASC endeavors to work with governmental, non-governmental and academic institutions, as well as fishers throughout South Africa and abroad to achieve the development of long-term, sustainable fisheries management goals.

SASC also undertakes consulting work in three focal areas:

* Environmental impact of fisheries and
  aquaculture
* Fisheries development
* Fisheries management

If you would like to learn more about our research or consulting work, contact Meaghen McCord or visit our Blog.

 
 

Nyami Nyami - Zambezi Shark
 

Sevengill Cowshark
 
 

ZAMBEZI (BULL) SHARK
(Carcharhinus leucas)

Following the discovery of the world's largest Zambezi shark in the Breede River, South Africa, SASC will continue to examine the role of these predators in this important estuarine system.

Special thanks to the Big Fish Safari team for catching Nyami Nyami!  Visit our Blog for up to date information.

 


SEVENGILL COWSHARK
(Notorhyncus cepedianus)

In conjunction with Alison Kock of the Save Our Seas Shark Centre, SASC is investigating the ecotourism value of sevengill cowsharks in False Bay, South Africa. This forms part of a larger study on commercially exploited shark species in the Western Cape.


 

FACES OF NEED: SHARKS

SASC, funded by the Dyer Island Conservation Trust and the Project Aware Foundation, is implementing an ecosystem-based study on commercially exploited shark species in the Western Cape Region, South Africa.

 

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