Genetic data show that Carcharhinus tilstoni is not confined to the tropics, highlighting the importance of a multifaceted approach to species identification

J J Boomer; V Peddemors; A J Stow

doi:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02770.x

Genetic data show that Carcharhinus tilstoni is not confined to the tropics, highlighting the importance of a multifaceted approach to species identification

J Fish Biol. 2010 Oct;77(5):1165-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02770.x. Epub 2010 Sep 21.

Authors

J J Boomer¹, V Peddemors, A J Stow

Affiliation

¹ Department of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia. jessica.boomer@mq.edu.au

PMID: 21039498
DOI: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2010.02770.x

Abstract

This study shows a range extension for the Australian blacktip shark Carcharhinus tilstoni, which was believed to be restricted to Australia's tropical waters, of >1000 km into temperate waters, revealing its vulnerability to a wider commercial fishery.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Conservation of Natural Resources
DNA, Mitochondrial / genetics
Fisheries
Geography
Haplotypes
New South Wales
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Sharks / classification*
Sharks / genetics*
Species Specificity
Tropical Climate

Substances

DNA, Mitochondrial