Four out of five of the largest living fish species spotted at a marine tourism hotspot had “human-caused” scars. Conservationists found that 80.6% of whale sharks seen off Indonesian Papua in the ...
kpvi: 4 out of 5 whale sharks have scars caused by human activity
Four out of five endangered whale sharks spotted at a marine tourism hotspot had "human-caused" scars, reveals new research. Conservationists found that 80.6% of the largest living fish species seen ...
4 out of 5 whale sharks have scars caused by human activity
Raleigh News & Observer: As whale shark tourism booms, sharks suffer human-inflicted scars, study finds
The majority of whale sharks in a marine tourism hotspot off Indonesia have human-caused scars, according to a new study. Photo from NOAA, UnSplash The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism ...
Miami Herald: As whale shark tourism booms, sharks suffer human-inflicted scars, study finds
Gizmodo: Nearly Every Whale Shark at This Tourist Destination Bears Human-Made Scars
The world’s largest living fish has plenty to fear from people. New research shows that a large proportion of whale sharks at a popular and protected tourism region bear scars caused by human activity ...
Science Daily: Why most whale sharks in Indonesia are scarred by humans
Whale sharks in Indonesia are suffering widespread injuries, with a majority scarred by human activity. Researchers found bagans and boats to be the biggest threats, especially as shark tourism grows.
EurekAlert!: Nearly 80% of whale sharks in this marine tourism hotspot have human-caused scars
Nearly 80% of whale sharks in this marine tourism hotspot have human-caused scars