Protecting the Smalltooth Sawfish

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The smalltooth sawfish is a bizarre looking animal and an endangered species. In this video, get an intimate look at baby sawfish that are only days old, as well as a glimpse of a 17-ft long adult, and learn about the science behind protecting them.

201907 Sawfish Research: Gillnet Procedure

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Dr. John Carlson discusses how researchers catch juvenile smalltooth sawfish in gillnets, and continually monitor the nets.

201907 Sawfish Research: Acoustic Tagging

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Researchers discuss how sawfish go into tonic immobility while upside down, which allows minor surgery, and implanting of an acoustic pinger to track movements.

Managing Shark Populations in Alaskan Waters

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NOAA Fisheries shark biologist, Cindy Tribuzio explains the science behind assessing the age of a shark–in this case– the Pacific spiny dogfish, and finding out their range and areas of travel.

Tagging Basking Sharks

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How are NOAA Fisheries scientists studying basking sharks—the 2nd largest shark in the ocean? Watch and learn how we are using satellite tag technology to learn more about these giant gentles, including their movements and preferred habitat.

Shark Fishing Tournaments

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Shark tournaments - there's a science to it. NOAA biologists Nancy Kohler and Lisa Natanson attend Northeastern recreational shark tournaments where they examine shark size, sex, and reproductive organs, and also collect shark backbones for study.

Ageing Sharks

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Shark researchers Nancy Kohler and Lisa Natanson explain why it's important to be able to know the age of a shark.

Tagging Mako and Blue Sharks

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How do scientists keep track of large pelagic species like the mako shark and blue shark? Suzy Kohin from the Southeast Fisheries Science Center explains the science behind satellite tagging and how we use this information to inform management.

Shark Conservation and the Spiny Dogfish

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Tobey Curtis, a NOAA Fisheries shark researcher, talks shark conservation and describes his work with spiny dogfish conservation in the Atlantic Ocean.

Sharks: Best Practices for Catch & Release

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Many recreational anglers and tournaments are moving toward the practice of catch and release. Learn about best fishing practices and tackle that help to improve survival rates and the healthy release of sharks back into our oceans.

Shark Conservation and the Apex Predators Program

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What are "apex predators" and why do we study them? NOAA Fisheries biologist Nancy Kohler and her team study the basic life history of predators at the top of the food chain, like sharks, to ensure long-term sustainability of the species.