Living with Sharks: Depredation and Shark Behaviour with Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch | S2E4 (Part 1)
Jun 23
What happens when sharks and fisheries overlap?
In this episode, Mark speaks with Marine Neurobiologist Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch about shark depredation, shark behaviour, sensory ecology, and the complex relationship between sharks, fishers, and marine ecosystems.
Together, Mark and Vic explore shark depredation, also known as bite-offs, where sharks remove fish from fishing gear before the catch can be retrieved. They discuss why this is becoming a growing issue for fishers, as well as the wider impacts on sharks, fisheries management, and marine ecosystems.
Listen to Part 2 to continue the conversation!
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Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch:
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Related research and links:
Project Cucut paper
Lord Howe Island Shark Research Program paper
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Artwork by rev.01 Studio.
Video and sound editing by Louis Hogan.
Research and planning by Cat Gordon and Mark Stokes-Packer.
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Chapters
00:26 Meet Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch
03:18 Shark Behaviour, Brains and Sensory Biology
06:06 What Is Shark Depredation?
07:59 Why Depredation Is Becoming a Growing Issue
13:18 Impacts on Fishers, Sharks and Ecosystems
23:18 Key Drivers of Shark Depredation
26:20 Project Cucut in the Cocos Keeling Islands
29:06 Electrical Shark Deterrents and RPELX
31:06 How Shark Deterrent Technology Works
34:13 Reducing Depredation, Bycatch and Gear Loss
38:23 What Comes Next for Shark Depredation Research
