First record of the basking shark Cetorhinus maximus (Lamniformes: Cetorhinidae) in Indonesia
A recent stranding of a basking shark Cetorhinus maximus in north-western Bali represents the first confirmed record of this large, filter-feeding shark species in Indonesian waters. Based on measurements of the fins and claspers, the adult male specimen was estimated to be between 5.6 and 8.1 m L,...
Published in: | Marine Biodiversity Records |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2015
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Online Access: | https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:62ca925 |
Summary: | A recent stranding of a basking shark Cetorhinus maximus in north-western Bali represents the first confirmed record of this large, filter-feeding shark species in Indonesian waters. Based on measurements of the fins and claspers, the adult male specimen was estimated to be between 5.6 and 8.1 m L, with an average estimate of 6.7 m L. It is possible that the Indonesian Throughflow is an important route for this species during transequatorial migrations. |
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