7 Silky Shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) Scalloped Bonnethead Shark (sphyrna corona) DOWNIN THE TROPICS The silky shark research includes monitoring how much time they spend inside vs. outside marine-protected areas, where they are exposed to international fishing. Fast Fact: You can see the journeys of NSU-tagged silky sharks and other species at ghritracking.org. (Select Project 22.) The smallest species of hammerhead shark, the scalloped bonnethead, is now part of the team’s research. The scalloped bonnethead grows to 3-feet long. In contrast, the scalloped hammerhead can measure up to 14-feet long. Both shark species are critically endangered. Fast Fact: Scalloped hammerhead sharks are recognizable by the curved notches at the end of their expanded heads. Bonus Fast Fact: So far, the research has generated three published journal articles, and two papers are currently in journal review. Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) Bonus Fast Fact: So far, the research has generated three published journal articles, and two papers are currently in journal review. You can view published articles like this one for free using your Alvin Sherman Library card. MARIANA RIVERA/COURTESY PHOTOS Black Marlin (Istiompax indica)
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