Greenland shark ( Somniosus microcephalus) feeding behavior on static fishing gear, effect of SMART (Selective Magnetic and Repellent-Treated) hook deterrent technology, and factors influencing entanglement in bottom longlines

• Published in: PeerJ
• Main Authors: Grant, Scott M., Sullivan, Rennie, Hedges, Kevin J.
• Other Authors: National Research Council of Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Department of Environment Government of Nunavut, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Nunavut Offshore Allocation Holders Association
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: PeerJ 2018
• Subjects: Cumberland Sound; Greenland; Somniosus microcephalus
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4751; https://peerj.com/articles/4751.pdf; https://peerj.com/articles/4751.xml; https://peerj.com/articles/4751.html

The Greenland Shark ( Somniosus microcephalus ) is the most common bycatch in the Greenland halibut ( Reinhardtius hippoglossoides ) bottom longline fishery in Cumberland Sound, Canada. Historically, this inshore fishery has been prosecuted through the ice during winter but winter storms and unpredi...