June 19, 2017
Shark Data Collection 2017/2018
Project 1: Fixed station longline survey for large pelagic
sharks
Details: In June (dates still to be determined),
approximately 50 pre-determined stations will be fished with pelagic longline
gear (ranging from the Grand Banks, along the shelf and shelf edge, into the
Gulf, and into the outer Bay of Fundy – map attached). The primary species
expected to be captured is porbeagle shark.
Details: this project will take place exclusively in 4VWX so
is not relevant to everyone on this email. Sharks are not expected to be
captured for this project as the primary goal is to explore whether it is
possible to tag basking sharks and (potentially) white sharks that are sighted
opportunistically. If this fails, tagging other species may be explored.
A maximum of 7 satellite tags will be deployed. A separate SARA permit is
being sought specifically for white shark. Expected dates: 1-2 short trips in
August to October.
Details: this project will take place in collaboration with
the pelagic longline fleet fishing Swordfish during regular fishing activities.
Potential locations are determined by license conditions for the fleet. A
maximum of 30 incidentally captured animals will be tagged with short-term
survival tags and released. Expected dates: regular commercial trips in August
to October.
Please contact me with any specific questions.
Thanks,
Heather Bowlby
Research Lead
Canadian Atlantic
Shark Research Laboratory
Fisheries &
Oceans, Canada
Bedford Institute
of Oceanography
1 Challenger Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
4A2
Tel: (902) 426-5836
Telephone: (902) 566-4050
Fax: 902-368-3748
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