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Zambezi (Bull) Shark Research Project
In 2007, SAMPLA partnered with NGO Sharklife to initiate a Zambezi Shark Research Project in Ponto Do Ora, Mozambique. The initial pilot study aimed to ascertain the feasibility of the research site and the direction of the Zambezi shark research project. Zambezi shark research has been non-existent in Southern Africa, and this project represents the first steps to address this lack of knowledge. Read more
Photo Identification of Zambezi Sharks
Photo-identification is a technique mainly used on species that bear distinctive features, such as natural markings, which can be used to identify individuals.
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Tracking the Zambezi shark
One of the vital keys to the conservation of a species, is the identification of its critical habitat. When science knows what a species requires to survive then legislation can be introduced to ensure a sufficient amount of critical habitat is conserved.
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Genetic profiles of the Zambezi shark
A genetic study is being initiated to determine the stock structure of Zambezi sharks in Ponto Do Ora, and neighbouring South African and Mozambique coastlines.