Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

Elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) have been both culturally and socioeconomically significant in Baja California, Mexico, for over a century. Artisanal shark fisheries in Mexico account for approximately 40% of the national catch, and artisanal fisheries account for up to 80% of elasmobranch fishing activity in Mexican waters, according to data collected in 2011. Yet, there seems to be a behavioral change among artisanal shark fishermen for various reasons, resulting in a shift in shark conservation that needs to be explored. Collaboration between fishermen and local scientists is important when reimagining shark conservation among artisanal fisheries in Baja.

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