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INTERNATIONAL BASKING SHARK CONFERENCE | 2025

There has been increasing global interest in basking shark distribution, population status, and sightings trends in recent decades, coinciding with new technologies and methods for monitoring highly mobile marine species. Additionally, there is growing consensus that international coordination is required to manage and conserve this endangered species. The IBSG and the National Parks and Wildlife Service therefore plan to organise and host an International Basking Shark Conference in Galway, Ireland from May 9 - 11, 2025, to coincide with the basking shark season here. The goals of this conference are interdisciplinary:

            1) to create a global discussion of ongoing research
            2) to encourage international collaboration and data sharing
            3) to highlight the unique cultural history of the species.

To this end, while we will prioritize the attendance of researchers, the conference will be accessible to non-scientists as well. 

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The annual meeting of the Asian Society of Ichthyologists and the Indo-Pacific Fish Conference will return to their regular schedule post-COVID-19. The most recent meetings were successfully held at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia, on May 28-29, 2024, and at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, on November 20-24, 2023. We are pleased to inform you that the upcoming joint conference, combining these two prestigious ichthyological events, will take place in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 9-13, 2025.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we welcome ichthyologists from around the world who are interested in sharing research about the systematics and ecology of Asian and Indo-Pacific fishes, including topics such as evolution, biogeography, taxonomy, ecology, biology, sustainable fisheries, and conservation. We look forward to the opportunity for the ASI to meet with the IPFC and are especially happy to do so in Taipei. The conference will provide an excellent opportunity to share the latest research results, develop collaborations, and promote research.

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Registrations are open for the second edition of the workshop “Sharks of the Maldives: Introduction to field-based research and monitoring techniques” which will take place on the Liveaboard M/Y Island Safari 2 in the Central Atolls of the Maldives from the 5 to the 12 April 2025. The workshop is realised through the collaboration of MaRHE Center of the University of Milano-Bicocca, with Shark Research Mexico and White Wave Maldives. During this workshop, participants will work alongside marine scientists on a scientific expedition in the Maldives, where they will learn, dive and train in scientific monitoring techniques. The goal of this expedition is to introduce you to both theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary for conducting, assisting and supporting research projects focused on shark population surveys and data collection.
The workshop will be carried in English out through theoretical lessons and practical activities through SCUBA diving. It is requested to have an Advanced open water license and at least 30 logged dives. Registrations are open until 19th January 2025
Click https://marhe.unimib.it/activities/education/sharks-of-the-maldives/ for the full program and registrations. For info write to workshop.marhe@unimib.it or davide.seveso@unimib.it

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XI Simposio Nacional de Tiburones y Rayas

20 - 24 October  2025

La Sociedad Mexicana de Peces Cartilaginosos, A. C. (SOMEPEC), en coordinación con el
Caracol Museo de Ciencias y la Facultad de Ciencias Marinas de la Universidad Autónoma de
Baja California, campus Ensenada, en el marco del XI Simposium Nacional de Tiburones y
Rayas, convocan a participar en la presentación de trabajos en las áreas de Pesquerías,
Comportamiento, Migraciones, Taxonomía, Alimentación, Reproducción, Edad y Crecimiento,
Ecología, Toxicología, Parasitología, Genética, Conservación, y cualquier otro tema vinculado
con el estudio de los condrictios.

Lugar y fecha
Ensenada, Baja California, México, teniendo como sedes el Caracol Museo de Ciencias y la
Facultad de Ciencias Marinas de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, del 20 al
24 de octubre de 2025. Los días 20 y 21 se impartirán cursos especializados para el estudio
de los condrictios, en la Facultad de Ciencias Marinas y del 22 al 24 corresponderán a la
presentación de conferencias magistrales y de trabajos de los asistentes en las diferentes
modalidades.

 

Most popular posts at our Shark References Facebook page:

Nr. 1 (182 Likes/Emojis, 131 Shares):


just published and open access!
The first documented instance of predation on a prickly shark (Echinorhinus cookei) by orcas (Orcinus orca) in the shallow waters of the southwestern Gulf of California, particularly around Cerralvo Island, is presented. The observation was made possible through a combination of local ecological knowledge and citizen science efforts, demonstrating the value of community involvement in marine research. Both the vulnerability of prickly sharks to industrial fishing and the deep- water sharks limited ecological knowledge in the Gulf of California emphasize the significance of this sighting. The findings underscore the necessity for ongoing research and conservation efforts, highlighting the importance of the integration of the local ecological knowledge and citizen science to protect this species' habitat in the Gulf of California and beyond.
Lara-Lizardi, F. & Gómez, M.F. & Quintero-Perez, A. 2025 First record of orcas (Orcinus orca) preying on a prickly shark (Echinorhinus cookei) in the Gulf of California: insights into shark ecology. Frontiers in Fish Science, 3, Article 1437507
https://www.frontiersin.org/.../frish.2025.1437507/full
Thanks to Frida Lara-Lizardi for sharing!
images: Record of predation on a prickly shark by orcas in the southwestern Gulf of California (Photography taken by Irene Orozco): (A) A prickly shark with a large bite by orcas; (B) orcas approaching a prickly shark; (C) Orca splitting a prickly shark in two parts.
https://shark-references.com/spe.../view/Echinorhinus-cookei
#pricklyshark #echinorhinus #orca #shark #sharks

Nr. 2 (89 Likes/Emojis, 22 Shares):

Sharing latest research:
Confusions across the hemispheres: Taxonomic re-evaluation of two lanternshark species, Etmopterus lucifer and E. molleri (Squaliformes: Etmopteridae)
Shing-Lai Ng, Nicolas Straube, Kwang-Ming Liu, Shoou-Jeng Joung
-OPEN ACCESS-
https://vertebrate-zoology.arphahub.com/article/126067/
ABSTRACT
The shark genus Etmopterus is the most species-rich shark genus, however, several of its species level taxa pose taxonomic challenges. Especially the Etmopterus lucifer species group is in need of a taxonomic re-evaluation. In the present study, we review the status of E. lucifer and E. molleri from the north- and southwestern Pacific applying an integrative taxonomic approach. Our dataset comprises 100 morphological characters and the mitochondrial NADH2 marker (1,010 bp) for 178 and 83 specimens, respectively. Our results show that E. lucifer and E. molleri from the Northwestern Pacific are distinct from specimens sampled in the Southwestern Pacific. We therefore (1) resurrect E. abernethyi for specimens in the southwestern Pacific hitherto assigned to E. lucifer, (2) synonymize the Northwestern Pacific E. burgessi with E. lucifer and (3) resurrect E. schmidti for specimens in the Northwestern Pacific hitherto assigned to E. molleri. A lectotype is designated herein for E. lucifer. Redescriptions of the four valid species, E. abernethyi, E. lucifer, E. molleri, and E. schmidti, are given and an updated key to all members of the E. lucifer group from the central Indo-Pacific is provided. The current division of the E. lucifer subgroups is challenged, as the key character, the relative length of flank-marking branches, shows great intraspecific variation.
Reference:
Ng S-L, Straube N, Liu K-M, Joung S-J (2025) Confusions across the hemispheres: Taxonomic re-evaluation of two lanternshark species, Etmopterus lucifer and E. molleri (Squaliformes: Etmopteridae). Vertebrate Zoology 75: 59-86. https://doi.org/10.3897/vz.75.e126067
Shark references: https://shark-references.com/species/view/Etmopterus-lucifer
Image copyright: Shing-Lai Ng


Nr. 3 (75 Likes/Emojis, 14 Shares):

In 2024, two females of Aetomylaeus asperrimus Gilbert, 1989 (Myliobatiformes, Myliobatidae) were caught while fishing using an artisanal longline in El Salvador. The rays were identified by their rhomboid disc and unique dorsal pattern. An analysis of stomach contents showed a diet mainly composed of crustaceans and gastropods. In Central America, this species has only been reported from Panama and Costa Rica. The new data highlights the need for further study of this species with the collaboration of local communities.
Paiz, J.S. & Fallas-Madrigal, D. & Parada-Hércules, A. 2025 First record of Aetomylaeus asperrimus Gilbert, 1898, Roughskin Eagle Ray (Myliobatiformes, Myliobatidae), from El Salvador: additional data from the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Check List, 21(2), 282–286
https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/144021/
https://shark-references.com/.../view/Aetomylaeus-asperrimus
Thanks to Diego Fallas-Madrigal for sharing!
#eagleray #EagleRays #eaglerays #myliobatidae #ElSalvador

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Missing papers:

Many thanks to all friends of shark-references, who sent us some missing papers last month!

Shark-References would kindly like to ask you for your contribution to this project.

At the moment we are looking for some of the following papers:


Extinct Chondrichthyes:

new entry:  Silva, E.M. & Gallo, V. (2002): New occurrence of Myliobatiformes (Chondrichthyes: Batoidea) in the Maria Farinha Formation, Paleocene of the Pernambuoc-Paraiba Basin, Northeastern Brazil. Boletim do Museu Nacional, 65, 1–11
new entry:  Santos, R.S.  (1968): A paleoictiofauna da formacao Santana - Euselachii. Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, 40(4), 491–497



Extant Chondrichthyes:

new entry:  Gosztonyi, A.E. (1973) Sobre el dimorfismo sexual secundario en Halaelurus bivius (Müller y Henle, 1841) Garman 1913 (Elasmobranchii, Scyliorhinidae) en aguas Pagagonico-Fueguinas. Physis, A, 32(85), 317–323

new entry:  Pokapunt, W,J. & Tantivala, A. & Munprasit & Samrankitdamrong, P.  (1983) Some deep-sea fishes in the Andaman Sea. Exploratory Fishing Division, Department of Fisheries, Bangkok, 70 pp.


Please support www.shark-references.com and send missing papers (not listed papers or papers without the info-symbol) to juergen.pollerspoeck@shark-references.com or nicolas.straube@shark-references.com

Extinct Chondrichthyes:

Cicimurri, D.J. & Ebersole, J.A. & Stringer, G.L. & Starnes, J.E. & Phillips, G.E.  (2025): Late Oligocene fishes (Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes) from the Catahoula Formation in Wayne County, Mississippi, USA. European Journal of Taxonomy, 984(1), 1–131
New species: Galeocerdo platycuspidatum, Hemipristis intermedia, Hypanus heterodontus, Sphyrna gracile, Sphyrna robustum
Abstract: Isolated elasmobranch and teleost teeth, jaws, otoliths, scales, vertebrae, and fin spines were recovered from the upper Oligocene (Chattian) Catahoula Formation in Wayne County, Mississippi, USA. A total of 13 551 specimens were examined and 12 340 of these were identified at least to the ordinal level. These remains represent 49 unequivocal fish taxa, viz. 29 elasmobranchs and 20 teleosts. The 3614 elasmobranch remains indicate that Carcharhiniformes is the most diverse group of Elasmobranchii, with 12 taxa belonging to five families. Orectolobiformes and Lamniformes are represented by far fewer taxa (three and four, respectively). Carcharhinus acuarius (Probst, 1879) constitutes 49% of the total number of shark teeth in our sample. Ten batoids have been identified within Myliobatiformes (seven taxa) and Rhinopristiformes (three taxa). Partial teeth of durophagous myliobatids (three genera) are the most abundant batoid remains, constituting 41% of the total number of ray fossils. However, teeth of Dasyatidae and Rhynchobatus cf. pristinus (Probst, 1877) are abundant and represent 36.5% and 15.4%, respectively, of the specimens identified. Herein, we erect five new elasmobranch taxa, including Galeocerdo platycuspidatum sp. nov., Hemipristis intermedia sp. nov., Hypanus? heterodontus sp. nov., “Sphyrna” gracile sp. nov., and “Sphyrna” robustum sp. nov.

The Catahoula Formation sample includes over 9935 teleost fossils, which constitutes 73% of the total fish sample. Nine bony fish taxa are represented solely by teeth, jaw elements, or fin spines. Although otoliths are much less common than the other identifiable remains (409 versus roughly 8430, respectively), they allowed us to identify four taxa not known from other skeletal remains. Albulidae, Sciaenidae, and Sparidae are represented by isolated teeth, jaw elements, and otoliths, but we could not ascertain whether the various teeth and jaw elements are conspecific with the otolith-based species we identified. The remains of Sciaenidae (teeth, jaw elements, otoliths) dominate the Catahoula Formation bony fish assemblage, constituting 70% of the teleost specimens identified at least to the ordinal level. Our sample includes the first Oligocene occurrence of Tetraodontidae in the Western Hemisphere.

The vertebrate assemblage within the Catahoula Formation at the study site indicates an estuarine depositional environment, which is consistent with previous interpretations based on lithology. At the study site the Catahoula Formation disconformably overlies the Paynes Hammock Limestone, and we believe the disconformable contact locally represents the Rupelian (early Oligocene)/Chattian (late Oligocene) boundary. The fish fauna described herein is therefore of Chattian age.

Parasites:
Bullard, S.A. & Warren, M.B. & Brule, J.H. & Driggers, W.B.  (2025): Nasigulper itsgotatao n. gen., n. sp. (Monocotylidae: Cathariotrematinae) Infecting Olfactory Lamellae of Deepwater Gulper Sharks, Centrophorus granulosus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Squaliformes: Centrophoridae) from the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf.  Journal of Parasitology, 111(2), 84–90
New genus: Nasigulper
New species: Nasigulper itsgotatao
Abstract: We herein describe a new species of Cathariotrematinae Bullard, 2021 (Monogenoidea: Monocotylidae Taschenberg, 1879) and propose a new genus to accommodate it. Nasigulper itsgotatao n. gen., n. sp. infects the olfactory lamellae (nose) of the deepwater gulper shark, Centrophorus granulosus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Squaliformes: Centrophoridae) from the north-central Gulf of Mexico outer continental shelf. The new species was assigned to Cathariotrematinae by having a 3-part attachment organ (TAO) and by lacking open loculi that symmetrically encircle a cluster of >2 loculi in the center of the haptor. The proposal of a new genus is warranted because the new species is the only known monocotylid that has a TAO comprising 3 closed loculi with 2 relatively small hamuli flanking the posteriormost loculus. The most morphologically similar cathariotrematine genus is represented by a single species (Squalotrema llewellyni Kearn and Greene, 1983) that infects the spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias (Squaliformes: Squalidae) in the North Sea. Nasigulper itsgotatao differs from Squalotrema llewellyni by having a TAO comprising 3 closed loculi, relatively small hamuli flanking the posteriormost loculus, and a relatively short, sinous ovovitelline duct and by lacking depressions associated with the central loculus. Squalotrema llewellyni has a TAO comprising 3 supraloculi, hamuli that are equal to the length of the posteriormost loculus, a central loculus having a central depression flanked by 2 pear-shaped depressions anterolaterally, and an extensive ovovitelline duct that is sinuous sinistral to the proximal ovary. A phylogenetic analysis of all acceptable monocotylid 28S sequences recovered the new species sister to isolates of Cathariotrema selachii (MacCallum, 1916) Johnston and Tiegs, 1922 from the Gulf of Mexico (no sequence of a species of Squalotrema exists). The new genus and species are the sixth and eighth, respectively, added to Cathariotrematinae.

Volin, L.I. & Caira, J.N. & Bueno, V.M. (2024): Two New Species of Scalithrium (Cestoda: Rhinebothriidea) from Rhinopristiform Elasmobranchs with a Revised Generic Diagnosis Based on Refined Generic Membership. Comparative Parasitology, 91(2), 60–71
New species: Scalithrium healyae, Scalithrium johnvolini
Abstract: The genus Scalithrium is one of the most poorly known genera of rhinebothriidean tapeworms. It currently houses 10 morphologically heterogeneous species hosted by stingrays and guitarfishes. This study aimed to expand our understanding of this genus. Two new species, Scalithrium healyae n. sp. and Scalithrium johnvolini n. sp., are described from the giant guitarfish, Glaucostegus typus, off Australia and the lesser guitarfish, Acroteriobatus annulatus, off South Africa, respectively. The microtriches of members of this genus are characterized using scanning electron microscopy for the first time. Existing generic membership is critically assessed in the context of the morphology of the type species of the genus, Scalithrium minutum. As a result, Scalithrium bilobatum, Scalithrium smitii, and Scalithrium trygonis are considered species inquirenda owing to the limited amount of available information and material of both species. Scalithrium palombii and Scalithrium rankini are considered incertae sedis given the numerous morphological differences that exist between these species and the type and six other species in the genus. These differences include a greater length, more proglottids, and a much greater number of testes, the distribution of which extends to the ovary, rather than being restricted to the region anterior to the genital pore. The diagnosis of the genus is revised to accommodate these modifications in membership. We anticipate that the more cohesive concept of Scalithrium developed here will help advance future work circumscribing several of the other problematic genera of rhinebothriideans.

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nicolas.straube@shark-references.com   

Latest Research Articles

Alfonso-González, M. & Galván-Magaña, F. & Sotil, G. & Domínguez Domínguez, O. & Herrera, E.E. & Díaz-Jaimes, P. (2025): Phylogeography of the Pacific Angel Shark (Squatina californica) in the Eastern Pacific. Aquatic Conservation, Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(2), Article e70087  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70087

Alfonso-González, M. & Llanes-Quevedo, A. & Mar-Silva, A.F. & Lara-Mendoza, R.E. & Díaz-Jaimes, P. (2025): Population genetics of the scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) in the Gulf of Mexico: evaluating fine scale female philopatry and its importance for management and conservation. Hydrobiologia, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-025-05796-3

Argeswara, J.K.P. & Venables, S.K. & Germanov, E.S. & Kiszka, J.J. (2025): Estimating the abundance and population trends of reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi) in Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia. Environmental Biology of Fishes, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10641-025-01681-z

Armstrong, A.O. & Batlle-Morera, A. & Brito, V.B. & Charles, R. & García-Rodríguez, E. & Gonzalez-Pestana, A. & Kyne, P.M. & di Sciara, G.N. & Palacios, M.D. & Rohner, C.A. & Jabado, R.W. (2025): Turning the tide for sharks: Important Shark and Ray Areas. Oryx, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605324001790

Arnés-Urgellés, C. & Galván-Magaña, F. & Elorriaga-Verplancken, F.R. & Delgado-Huertas, A. & Páez-Rosas, D. (2024): Ontogenetic feeding shifts in two thresher shark species in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Peerj, 12, Article e18681  https://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18681

Barbato, M. & Bonanomi, S. & Borme, D. & Cetkovic, I. & Colloca, F. & Di Lorenzo, M. & Marino, I.A.M. & Mazzoldi, C. & Pesic, A. & Sala, A. & Zane, L. & Mezzavilla, M. (2025): New findings into the genetic population structure of two commercially valuable and threatened sharks, Mustelus mustelus (Linnaeus, 1758) and M. punctulatus (Risso, 1827), allow refining management strategy in the Central Mediterranean Sea. Frontiers in Marine Science, 12, Article 1520573  https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2025.1520573

Barrett, C.E. & Fogelson, S. & Carlson, A. & Berliner, A. & Torres, J. & Michaels, L. & Daniel, W. & Hughes, S.M. & Comolli, J. & Stilwell, J.M. (2024): Polycystic ovarian disease in aquarium-managed cownose rays Rhinoptera bonasus. Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 160, 47–56  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/dao03823

Barry, C. & Lester, E. & Doane, M.P. & Ferreira, L.C. & Thums, M. & Gleiss, A.C. & Meekan, M.G. (2025): Love bites? Pre-copulatory behaviours of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, Article 1507072  https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1507072

Bernard, A.M. & Mehlrose, M.R. & Finnegan, K.A. & Wetherbee, B.M. & Shivji, M.S. (2025): Connections Across Open Water: A Bi-Organelle, Genomics-Scale Assessment of Atlantic-Wide Population Dynamics in a Pelagic, Endangered Apex Predator Shark (Isurus oxyrinchus). Evolutionary Applications, 18(1), Article e70071  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eva.70071

Boryshpolets, S. & Dzyuba, B. & García-Salinas, P. & Bloomfield-Gadêlha, H. & Gallego, V. & Sotnikov, A. & Asturiano, J.F. (2025): The ancient and helical architecture of Elasmobranchii's spermatozoa enables progressive motility in viscous environments. Plos One, 20(2), Article e0319354  https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319354

Bowers, M.E. & Kajiura, S.M. (2025): Seasonal distribution and environmental predictors of the movement of male blacktip sharks Carcharhinus limbatus off the US East Coast. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 753, 119–135  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14775

Burke, T.G. & Huveneers, C. & Meyer, L. & Hollins, J.P.W. & Loseto, L. & Werry, J.M. & Hussey, N.E. (2025): Evidence for an ecological two-population model for white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in Australian waters. Wildlife Research, 52(3), Article Wr24132  https://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr24132

Burkhardt, K. & Papastamatiou, Y.P. & Seybald, P. & Pere, O. & Ramage, J.L. & Tiarii, I. & Tixier, T. & Heitaurari, O. & Lecours, V. (2025): Horizontal and vertical movement ecology of the oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) in French Polynesia. Marine Biology, 172(2), Article 33  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-025-04598-4

Cabebe-Barnuevo, R. & Penuela, D.F. & Delloro, E.S. & Babaran, R.P. & Motomura, H. & Malay, M.C.D. (2025): Cartilaginous fish diversity in the Western Visayas, Philippines, including two putative unidentified species and the first record of Carcharhinus plumbeus (Elasmobranchii: Carcharhiniformes: Carcharhinidae). Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, 55, 51–75  https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/aiep.55.139721

Calle-Morán, M.D. & Aragón-Noriega, E.A. & Hernández-Téllez, A.R. & Marín-Enríquez, E. & Tovar-avila, J. & Arzola-González, J.F. & Payán-Alejo, J. (2025): Population Dynamics of the Crocodile Shark, Pseudocarcharias kamoharai, in the Tropical Equatorial Pacific Ocean, Ecuador. Fishes, 10(1), Article 5  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fishes10010005

Camilieri-Asch, V. & Collin, S.P. & Hutmacher, D.W. (2025): Chondrichthyan cartilage. Current Biology, 35(4), R130–R132

Campos-León, S. & Kanagusuku, K. & Zavalaga, F. & De la Cruz-Torres, J. (2025): First description of the Chilean angel shark embryos, Squatina armata (Philippi, 1887) (Squatiniformes: Squatinidae) in Peruvian waters. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 108(3), 429–436  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10641-025-01678-8

Cañizares-Cooz, D. & García-Párraga, D. & Rubio-Langre, S. & Encinas, T. & Morón-Elorza, P. (2025): Voriconazole Pharmacokinetics Administered at 4 mg/kg IM and IV in Nursehound Sharks (Scyliorhinus stellaris) Under Human Care. Veterinary Sciences, 12(1), Article 17  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12010017

Carbajal, A. & Lobato, I.G. & Agustí, C. & Muñoz-Baquero, M. & Serres-Corral, P. & López-Béjar, M. (2025): A New Research Tool for Use in Sharks and Rays: Relevance of Reproductive Hormone Levels in the Skin of Small-Spotted Catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula). Animals, 15(5), Article 762  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani15050762

Carreón-Zapiain, M.T. (2025): Recent Occurrence of the Critically Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Pristis pectinata in Tamaulipas, Mexico. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(1), Article e70044  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70044

Castellano-González, G. & Macena, B.C.L. & Bartolomeu, T. & Passos, A. & Afonso, P. & Fontes, J.M. (2025): Ecological aspects and hydrodynamics of hitchhiking remoras Remora spp. associated with sicklefin devil rays Mobula tarapacana. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 752, 117–135  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14750

Cattano, C. & Grancagnolo, D. & Badalamenti, F. & Aglieri, G. & Turco, G. & Milazzo, M. (2025): To see and not be seen: Carangids hide behind sharks to prey on fish. Ecology, 106(3), Article e70028  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ecy.70028

Centeno-Chaves, A. & Marrari, M. & Arias-Zumbado, F. & García-Rojas, A. & Mug-Villanueva, M. (2025): Composition of pelagic fish in commercial landings of the longline fishery in the Costa Rica Pacific during 2015-2021. Frontiers in Marine Science, 11, Article 1490883  https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2024.1490883

Cerqueira, S.C. & Olbers, J.M. & Smith, G. & Carpenter, M. & Pereira, M.J. & Cliff, G. (2024): The movement and distribution of pregnant spotted ragged-tooth sharks, Carcharias taurus, in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. Peerj, 12, Article e18736  https://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18736

Chakraborty, S. & Roberts, S.N. & Petrossian, G.A. & Sosnowski, M. & Freire, J. & Jacquet, J. (2025): Prevalence of endangered shark trophies in automated detection of the online wildlife trade. Biological Conservation, 304, Article 110992  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2025.110992

Chaumel, J. & Lauder, G.V. (2025): A hydrodynamic antenna: novel lateral line system in the tail of myliobatid stingrays. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences, 292(2039), Article 20242192  https://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.2192

Clark, Z.S.R. & Butcher, P.A. & Weeks, A.R. & Huveneers, C. & Toomey, M. & Holland, O.J. & Fish, J.J. & Sherman, C.D.H. & Blower, D.C. & Miller, A.D. (2025): Genomic Assessment of Australian White Sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) Challenges Previous Evidence of Population Subdivision. Diversity and Distributions, 31(2), Article e13946  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13946

Clua, E.E.G. & Baksay, S. & Bidenbach, H. & Bartoli, B. & Lacroix, B. & Vely, M. & Freeman, M. (2025): Forensic-Based and Environmentally Responsible Protocol to Manage Shark Fatal Bites on Humans Can Better Contribute to Conservation Needs. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(2), Article e70069  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70069

Coelho, K.K.F. & Rincon, G. & Wosnick, N. & Filgueira, C. & de Brito, R.M.S. & Nunes, A. & Nunes, J.L.S. (2025): Impacts of artisanal fishing on elasmobranchs along the Brazilian Amazon Coast. Fisheries Research, 284, Article 107304  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2025.107304

Coutinho, R.D.D. & Saint'Pierre, T.D. & Hauser-Davis, R.A. (2025): Blurry eyes and clouded minds: Metal and metalloid contamination of the visual-sensory system of elasmobranchs. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 213, Article 117681  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117681

Cutler, C.P. & Bender, J. & Conner, S. & Omoregie, E. (2025): Aquaporin 12 Is Expressed in the Stomach and Liver of the Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias). Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(1), Article 161  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmse13010161

da Silva, C.J.M. & Viana, L.N. & Saint'Pierre, T.D. & Canela, M.C. & de Almeida, C.M.S. (2025): Toxic and essential elements determination in edible tissues of different elasmobranch species from Southeastern Brazil and potential human health risks. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 214, Article 117749  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117749

D'Antonio, B. & Ferreira, L.C. & Fisher, R. & Thums, M. & Pattiaratchi, C.B. & Sequeira, A.M.M. & Faubel, C. & Reynolds, S. & Norman, B. & Meekan, M. (2025): Natural and Artificial Structures Influence the Movement and Habitat Connectivity of Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) Across Seascapes. Diversity and Distributions, 31(1), Article e13950  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ddi.13950

Davis, T.R. & Benson, A. & Champion, C. (2024): Ocean warming projected to increase ecotourism opportunities to encounter iconic marine megafauna (manta rays and zebra sharks) off south-eastern Australia. Marine and Freshwater Research, 75(18), Article Mf24134  https://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf24134

de Andrade, J.C. & Oliveira, C.D. & de Oliveira, A.T. & Tessaro, L. & Amazonas, M. & dos Santos, B.C. & de Oliveira, P.L.C. & Yamamoto, K.C. & Conte, C.A. & Jr. (2025): A rapid and non-destructive approach using data fusion to track and monitor endangered amazon freshwater stingray meat. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 139, Article 107147  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2024.107147

De Loose, E. & Gayford, J.H. & Karalic, E. & Annibaldi, A. & Girolametti, F. & Truzzi, C. & Illuminati, S. & Besirovic, H. & Gajic, A.A. (2025): Trace element concentration and toxicity in blackspotted smooth-hound sharks (Mustelus punctulatus) from the southern Adriatic Sea: Implications for consumer safety. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 213, Article 117630  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117630

De Santis, L.J. & Bonanomi, S. & Li Veli, D. & Bottaro, M. & Lucchetti, A. (2025): Fishers' knowledge and risk assessment: a combined approach to studying endangered large-bodied sharks in the central Mediterranean. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11160-025-09930-1

de Souza, G.M. & Fernades, I. & Neto, C.M. & da Costa, M.R. (2025): Life-history traits, capture dynamics, and conservation status of key species landed by the artisanal gillnet fleet in the southwest Atlantic Ocean. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11160-024-09913-8

de Souza, L.A. & Jr. & Lessa, R.P.T. (2025): Vulnerability of Brazilian Sharks to Climate Change: An Integrated Risk Assessment. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(3), Article e70064  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70064

de Souza-Leal, B. & Martins, M.D. & Hernandes, J.C. & Costa, P.G. & Bianchini, A. (2025): Tissue bioaccumulation and distribution of organic contaminants in Brazilian guitarfish Pseudobatos horkelii reveal a concerning impact of contraceptive hormones and fecal sterols. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 212, Article 117582  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117582

De Wysiecki, A.M. & Barnett, A. & Sánchez-Carnero, N. & Cortés, F. & Milessi, A.C. & Trobbiani, G.A. & Jaureguizar, A.J. (2025): Using global occurrence data to predict suitable habitats for widely distributed marine species in data-scarce regions. Biodiversity and Conservation, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10531-025-03030-z

De Wysiecki, A.M. & Sánchez-Carnero, N. & Milessi, A.C. & Jaureguizar, A.J. (2025): Advancing Management of the Main Predatory Sharks Along the Argentine Coast: Leveraging Habitat Use Knowledge and Historical Catch Data. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(2), Article e70071  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70071

De, K.T. & Dwivedi, A.K. (2025): Call to Action for Conservation of the Critically Endangered Ganges Shark (Glyphis gangeticus). Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(2), Article e70080  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70080

Debaere, S.F. & Weideli, O.C. & Daly, R. & Milanesi, E.M.C. & Trujillo, J.E. & Bouyoucos, I.A. & Mourier, J. & Chin, A. & Planes, S. & De Boeck, G. & Rummer, J.L. (2025): The costs and healing rates of minor injuries in neonatal reef sharks. Journal of Fish Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.16059

Deng, Y.H. & Li, B. & Chen, S.N. & Li, J.Y. & Liu, L.H. & Liu, Y. & Nie, P. (2025): Types I to IV IFNs and their receptors in white spotted bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium plagiosum). Developmental and Comparative Immunology, 165, Article 105338  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2025.105338

di Sciara, G.N. & Abudaya, M. & Milisenda, G. & Canese, S. & Panigada, V. & Salah, J. & Panigada, S. (2025): Insights into spinetail devil ray spatial ecology in the Mediterranean Sea through satellite telemetry. Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 2405  https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-77820-w

Diamant, S. & Bosio, C. & Rambahiniarison, J. & Scarffe, C. & Strogoff, M. & Kiszka, J.J. & Bennett, R. & d'Echon, T.G. & Sourisseau, E. & Fidiarisandratra, L.C.M. & Cerchio, S. & Venables, S. & Flam, A. & Andrianarisoa, F.R. & Barba, C. & Rasoamananto, I. & Pierce, S.J. (2025): Occurrence of mobulid rays in Northwest Madagascar. Environmental Biology of Fishes, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10641-025-01674-y

Domínguez-Bustos, A.R. & Sanz-Fernández, V. & Castro-Gutiérrez, J. & Gonçalves-Neto, J.B. & Rodríguez-García, C. & Arana, D. & Remedios, C.C. (2025): Sharks unveiled: Comparing impact of management measures on two shark species in different grounds in southern Spain. Ocean & Coastal Management, 262, Article 107557  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2025.107557

Drummond, J.M. & Anderson, W.G. & Weinrauch, A.M. (2025): Comparing glucose acquisition strategies between two ancient fish species: Lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) and North Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology a-Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 303, Article 111829  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpa.2025.111829

Du, C.X. & Shi, B.B. & Ji, J.H. & Gong, Y. & Zhu, J.F. & Chen, X.J. & Zhu, W.X. (2025): Pelagic shark intestine as a potential temporary sink for plastic and non-plastic particles. Marine Environmental Research, 204, Article 106971  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.106971

Dulvy, N.K. & Pacoureau, N. & Matsushiba, J.H. & Yan, H.F. & Vanderwright, W.J. & Rigby, C.L. & Finucci, B. & Sherman, C.S. & Jabado, R.W. & Carlson, J.K. & Pollom, R.A. & Charvet, P. & Pollock, C.M. & Hilton-Taylor, C. & Simpfendorfer, C.A. (2024): Ecological erosion and expanding extinction risk of sharks and rays. Science, 386(6726), Article eadn1477  https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.adn1477

Dunn, N. & Ward, S. & Barker, J. & Davies, J. & Davies, S. & Wray, B. & Robins, P. & Apetroaie, I. & Williams, J. & Hopkins, K. & Curnick, D. (2025): Revealing Elasmobranch Distributions in Turbid Coastal Waters: Insights From Environmental DNA and Particle Tracking. Ecology and Evolution, 15(1), Article e70857  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70857

Farabaugh, N.F. & Bond, M.E. & Chapman, D. & Clua, E. & Dedman, S. & Harborne, A.R. & Kiszka, J.J. & Heupel, M. & Heithaus, M.R. (2025): Elasmobranch species richness and assemblage composition in the world's largest shark sanctuary. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 753, 155–173  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14770

Feitosa, L.M. & Caughman, A.M. & D'Costa, N.G. & Orofino, S. & Burns, E.S. & Schiller, L. & Worm, B. & Bradley, D. (2025): Retention Bans Are Beneficial but Insufficient to Stop Shark Overfishing. Fish and Fisheries, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/faf.12892

Feitosa, L.M. & Lessa, R.P.T. (2025): Brazilian Amazon Coast is an essential habitat for threatened and evolutionarily distinct sharks and rays. Marine Biology, 172(2), Article 39  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-025-04599-3

Ferreira, A.M.V. & Viana, P.F. & Marajó, L. & Feldberg, E. (2025): Chromosomal and molecular perspectives on Potamotrygon motoro (Müller & Henle, 1841) from central Amazon. Genome, 68, Article 153  https://dx.doi.org/10.1139/gen-2024-0153

Ferreira, A.S. & Naré, M.A. & Robalo, J.I. & Baylina, N.D. (2024): Evaluating techniques for determining elasmobranch body size: a review of current methodologies. Peerj, 12, Article e18646  https://dx.doi.org/10.7717/peerj.18646

Flowers, K.I. & Babcock, E.A. & Chapman, D.D. & Lamb, N. & Miranda, A. & Nuñez, R. & Kelley, M.C. & Papastamatiou, Y.P. (2025): Classifying southern stingray activity states across abiotic factors in Belize coral reef ecosystems. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 103, 13–15  https://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2024-0106

Gajic, A.A. & Martin, A.G. (2025): The First Evidence of Long-Term Survival of the Deep-Sea Blackmouth Catshark (Galeus melastomus) Following Release From Bottom Longline Fisheries. Fisheries Management and Ecology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/fme.12807

Gallagher, C.P. & Johnson, M.W. (2025): Could new records of parasitic cestode Nybelinia surmenicola in Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) from the Beaufort Sea indicate increased presence of salmon shark (Lamna ditropis) in the Arctic? Arctic Science, 11, Article 67  https://dx.doi.org/10.1139/as-2024-0067

García-Baciero, A. & Acevedo-Escobedo, K.M. & Cruz-Castillo, M. & Ramírez-Macías, D. (2025): Moving towards sustainable whale shark-human interactions: A case study in Bahia de La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Marine Policy, 174, Article 106606  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106606

García-Fernández, F. & Galván-Magaña, F. & Elorriaga-Verplancken, F.R. & Huertas, A.D. (2025): Trophic habitat shifts during ontogeny of the scalloped hammerhead shark Sphyrna lewini using stable isotopes analysis in vertebrae. Environmental Biology of Fishes, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10641-025-01669-9

Gargano, C. & Mauro, M. & Martino, C. & Queiroz, V. & Vizzini, A. & Luparello, C. & Badalamenti, R. & Bellistri, F. & Cuttitta, A. & Kondo, H. & Longo, F. & Arizza, V. & Vazzana, M. (2025): Shark immune system: A review about their immunoglobulin repertoire. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 160, Article 110187  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fsi.2025.110187

Garofalo, L. & Sala, M. & Focardi, C. & Pasqualetti, P. & Delfino, D. & D'Onofrio, F. & Droghei, B. & Pasquali, F. & Nicolini, V. & Galli, F.S. & Scaramozzino, P. & Ubaldi, A. & Russo, K. & Neri, B. (2025): Monitoring of Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury Levels in Seafood Products: A Ten-Year Analysis. Foods, 14(3), Article 451  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods14030451

Giesy, K.C. & Jerome, J. & Wester, J. & D'Alessandro, E. & McDonald, M.D. & Macdonald, C. (2025): The physiological stress response of juvenile nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) to catch-and-release recreational angling. Plos One, 20(1), Article e0316838  https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0316838

Goodman, M.C. & White, T.D. & Kazdan, J.L. & Bradley, D. & Shivji, M. & Casagrandi, R. & Mari, L. & Gatto, M. & Eurich, J.G. & McCauley, D.J. & O'Connor, R.J. & De Leo, G.A. & Micheli, F. (2024): Reef shark population declines on remote Pacific reefs: inferences from multiple methods in a data-limited fishery. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 751, 97–114  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14746

Gupta, T. & Karnad, D. & Oyanedel, R. & Booth, H. & Abhiram, T. & Gaonkar, H. & Milner-Gulland, E.J. (2025): Identifying leverage points for sustainability in India's shark supply chains. Marine Policy, 173, Article 106580  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2024.106580

Gurugubelli, M. & Abisha, C. & Arundhathy, T.A. & Ranjeet, K. & Dahanukar, N. & Raghavan, R. (2025): A megafauna in distress: Unsustainable exploitation of tiger sharks in the Arabian Sea and implications for conservation. Biological Conservation, 304, Article 111049  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2025.111049

Hart, N.S. & Pozo-Montoro, M. & Seeger, O. & Ryan, L.A. & Tosetto, L. & Huveneers, C. & Peddemors, V.M. & Williamson, J.E. & Gaston, T.F. (2025): Widespread and Convergent Evolution of Cone Monochromacy in Galeomorph Sharks. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 42(3), Article msaf043  https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msaf043

Hérnandez, A.C. & Sánchez-Jiménez, J. & de los Angeles Rosales-Melgar, M. & Areano-Barillas, E.M. & Pérez-Jiménez, J.C. (2025): First record of the scoophead shark (Sphyrna media) and new records of
great hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna mokarran) in the Guatemalan Pacific. Regional Studies in Marine Science, 84, Article 104122  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2025.104122

Humble, E. & Boggio-Pasqua, A. & Kamla, A.T. & Bassos-Hull, K. & Bergacker, S. & Gose, M.A. & Hilbourne, S. & Laglbauer, B. & Martinez-Lopez, A. & Fogwan, C. & Biankeu, C.I. & Stevens, G.M.W. & di Sciara, G.N. (2025): Genetic and Morphometric Support for the Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray, Mobula hypostoma (Bancroft, 1831), in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(1), Article e70030  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70030

Humble, E. & Hosegood, J. & Carvalho, G. & de Bruyn, M. & Creer, S. & Stevens, G.M.W. & Armstrong, A. & Bonfil, R. & Deakos, M. & Fernando, D. & Froman, N. & Peel, L.R. & Pollett, S. & Ponzo, A. & Stewart, J.D. & Wintner, S. & Ogden, R. (2025): Comparative population genomics of manta rays has global implications for management. Molecular Ecology, 34(4), Article e17220  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mec.17220

Huynh, H.H. & Hung, C.Y. & Wang, S.P. & Tsai, W.P. (2025): Blue shark conservation in the Indian Ocean: data-limited insights on population structure, distribution, and stock assessments. Global Ecology and Conservation, 58, Article e03433  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2025.e03433

Jairam, S. & Prashant, S. & Balde, A. & Benjakul, S. & Nazeer, R.A. (2025): In vitro inflammation suppressing effects and functional activity of Pygmy ribbontail catshark (Eridacnis radcliffei) derived oligopeptides obtained through enzymatic hydrolysis. Journal of Food Science and Technology-Mysore, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13197-025-06259-2

Jorge-Neto, P.N. & Santos, S.R.B. & Carneiro, M.D.D. & de Goés, M.F. & Valle, R.F. & Manoel, V.T. & Requena, L.A. & Souza, L.S.B. & Deco-Souza, T. & Pizzutto, C.S. (2025): Semen collection and cryopreservation from live nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum): A conservation milestone [Abstract]. Animal Reproduction Science, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107756

Kahane-Rapport, S.R. & Teeple, J. & Liao, J.C. & Paig-Tran, E.W.M. & Strother, J.A. (2025): Filter feeding in devil rays is highly sensitive to morphology. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences, 292(2039), Article 20242037  https://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.2037

Kanna, T. & Takahashi, S. & Byun, E. & Yamashiro, A. & Matsumoto, R. & Torisawa, S. & Mitsunaga, Y. (2025): Seasonal behavioral changes of a captive whale shark (Rhincodon typus) under variable temperature and light conditions. Fishery Bulletin, 123(2), 75–87  https://dx.doi.org/10.7755/fb.123.2.1

Kasana, D. & Martinez, H.D. & Sánchez-Jiménez, J. & Areano-Barillas, E.M. & Feldheim, K.A. & Chapman, D.D. (2025): Hunt for the Easter Sharks: A genetic analysis of shark and ray meat markets in Guatemala. Fisheries Research, 283, Article 107300  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fishres.2025.107300

Kerry, C. & Metcalfe, K. & Brown, J. & Richardson, A.J. & Laptikvoksky, V. & Reeves, S. & Weber, N. & Weber, S.B. (2025): The Former Pelagic Longline Fishery of a Large-Scale Marine Protected Area. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(2), Article e70076  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70076

Kiyatake, I. & Ito, K. & Yoshii, Y. & Miyagawa, Y. & Kitadani, Y. & Nishida, K. (2025): Insights Into the Reproduction and Maturity of the Spinetail Devil Ray (Mobula mobular). Zoo Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/zoo.21888

Kneebone, J. & Davis, M. & Knotek, R. & Capizzano, C. & Kim, E. & McCandless, C.T. & Chaibongsai, P. & Merten, W. & Orbesen, E.S. (2025): Integration of Multiple Data Types to Document Spatial Effort in a Recreational Fishery for Highly Migratory Species in Relation to Offshore Wind Development. Fisheries Oceanography, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/fog.12727

Koehler, L. & Walker, P. & Kingma, I. & Niedermüller, S. & Lowther, J. (2025): What the Marine Strategy Framework Directive did and did not change for Chondrichthyes. Marine Policy, 176, Article 106637  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106637

Krause, S. & Stow, A. (2025): A grey nurse shark from the Northern Territory of Australia shares a mitochondrial haplotype only recorded from the western Australian population. Marine and Freshwater Research, 76(4), Article Mf24162  https://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf24162

Kroetz, A.M. & Dedman, S. & Carlson, J.K. (2025): Predictive Modeling of Juvenile Smalltooth Sawfish Habitats: Challenges and Opportunities for Conservation. Ecology and Evolution, 15(1), Article e70592  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70592

Kyne, P.M. & Carlson, P. & Aitchison, R.M. & Al Hameli, S. & D'Alberto, B.M. & Gonzalez-Pestana, A. & Groeneveld, M.J. & Hanna, J. & Karnad, D. & Ebert, D.A. (2024): Global status and research priorities for rhino rays. Endangered Species Research, 55, 129–140  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/esr01366

Lara-Lizardi, F. & Gómez, M.F. & Quintero-Perez, A. (2025): First record of orcas (Orcinus orca) preying on a prickly shark (Echinorhinus cookei) in the Gulf of California: insights into shark ecology. Frontiers in Fish Science, 3, Article 1437507  https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/frish.2025.1437507

Lipscombe, R.S. & Raoult, V. & Butcher, P.A. (2024): Top predators, shared prey: isotopic niche dynamics and trophic interactions among dusky, tiger and white sharks. Endangered Species Research, 55, 247–259  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/esr01368

Lopes, B.F. & Gomes, G.V. & Jerdy, H. & Hauser-Davis, R.A. & de Carvalho, E.C.Q. (2025): Macro- and microscopic morphology of the rectal gland of the Brazilian guitarfish (Pseudobatos horkelii) from Southeastern Brazil. Tissue & Cell, 93, Article 102769  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tice.2025.102769

López, M. & Clavel-Henry, M. & Bahamon, N. & Vigo, M. & Balcells, M. & Sánchez-Márquez, A. & Navarro, J. & Company, J.B. (2025): Identifying Spatial Patterns of Egg Nursery Habitat for a Demersal Shark in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea: Conservation and Management Implications. Diversity and Distributions, 31(2), Article e70004  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ddi.70004

López-Romero, F.A. & Villalobos-Segura, E. & Tuertscher, J. & Berio, F. & Stumpf, S. & Dearden, R.P. & Kriwet, J. & Maldonado, E. (2025): Evolution of the batoidea pectoral fin skeleton: convergence, modularity, and integration driving disparity trends. Evolutionary Ecology, 39(1), 111–134  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10682-025-10330-x

Manegold, A. (2024): Sägerochenrostren (Pristidae) im Bestand der Wirbeltiersammlung des Staatlichen Museums für Naturkunde Karlsruhe (SMNK). Carolinea, 82, 93–99

Manzanares-Guzmán, A. & de Guevara, A. & Reza-Escobar, E. & Burciaga-Flores, M. & Canales-Aguirre, A. & Esquivel-Solís, H. & Lugo-Fabres, P.H. & Camacho-Villegas, T.A. (2025): Isolation and Characterization of the First Antigen-Specific EGFRvIII vNAR from Freshwater Stingray (Potamotrygon spp.) as a Drug Carrier in Glioblastoma Cancer Cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(3), Article 876  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms26030876

Marion, A.F.P. & Condamine, F.L. & Guinot, G. (2025): Bioluminescence and repeated deep-sea colonization shaped the diversification and body size evolution of squaliform sharks. Proceedings of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences, 292(2042), Article 20242932  https://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2024.2932

Marques, M.B. & Luvizotto-Santos, R. & Hauser-Davis, R.A. (2025): Genetic damage in elasmobranchs: A review. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 113, Article 104607  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2024.104607

Martín, T.F. & Grubbs, R.D. & Bretos, F. & Thompson, K. & Rojas, D.C. & Espinosa-Pantoja, L. & Hernández-González, Z. & Ruiz-Abierno, A. & Cueto, Y.R. & Díaz, Y.V. & Fernández, J.M. & Alfonso, E.G. & Fonseca, J.T. & Betancourt, A.H. & Ortega, Z.H. & Fordham, S. & Graham, R.T. & Amargos, F.P. (2024): Presence of the smalltooth sawfish in the Cuban Archipelago. Endangered Species Research, 55, 219–228  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/esr01367

Martinez, S. & Bernard, A.T.F. & Speed, C.W. & Mann, B.Q. & Olbers, J.M. & Maggs, J.Q. & Floros, C. & Meekan, M.G. & Yon, A. (2024): Elasmobranch assemblage structure on protected high-latitude coral reefs of southeast Africa. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 749, 87–107  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14717

Martins, S. & Ferreira, C. & Mateus, A.P. & Santos, C.P. & Fonseca, J. & Rosa, R. & Power, D.M. (2024): Immunological resilience of a temperate catshark to a simulated marine heatwave. Journal of Experimental Biology, 227(22), Article jeb247684  https://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.247684

Matley, J.K. & Meyer, L. & Barnett, A. & Scott, M. & Dinsdale, E.A. & Doane, M.P. & Harasti, D. & Hoopes, L.A. & Huveneers, C. (2025): Where giants roam: The importance of remote islands and seamount corridors to adult tiger sharks in the South Pacific Ocean. Marine Environmental Research, 206, Article 107026  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marenvres.2025.107026

McInturf, A.G. & Teixeira, C.R. & Boyt, R. & Daly, E.A. & English, M. & Hillier, L. & Hussain, C. & Lowry, D. & Carlisle, A.B. & Chapple, T.K. (2025): Ontogenetic and sex variation in the foraging ecology of the salmon shark (Lamna ditropis) in the California current ecosystem. Marine Biology, 172(3), Article 47  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00227-025-04602-x

Meekan, M.G. & Lester, E.K. & Kroon, F.J. & Barneche, D.R. (2025): Predator removals, trophic cascades and outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish on coral reefs. Communications Biology, 8(1), Article 305  https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-07716-6

Mejía-Falla, P.A. & Navia, A.F. & Cardeñosa, D. & Tavera, J. (2025): New Species of the Genus Hypanus (Dasyatidae) from the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean. Ichthyology & Herpetology, 113(1), 44–60  https://dx.doi.org/10.1643/i2024010

Melgar-Martínez, N.M. & Ortega-García, S. & Martínez-Rincón, R.O. & Jakes-Cota, U. & Moncayo-Estrada, R. & Villalobos, H. (2025): Bayesian Approach to Model Silky Shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) Presence Probability From Bycatch in the Eastern Pacific Ocean Tuna Fishery. Fisheries Oceanography, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/fog.12729

Merson, Z.S. & Jahn, E.E. & Barnes, M.A. & Spurgeon, E.A. & Rex, P.T. & Elstner, J.T. & Chacon, Y.N.S. & Anderson, J.M. & Jones, W.D. & Lowe, C.G. (2025): eDNA metabarcoding detection of nearshore juvenile white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) and prey fish communities. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 583, Article 152084  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2025.152084

Minko, Y.I.M. & Sadio, O. & Mbega, J.D. & Schaal, G. & Le Loc'h, F. (2025): Length-Weight Relationships of Elasmobranchs Caught by Artisanal Fisheries From Southern Gabon. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 2025(1), Article 4821258  https://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jai/4821258

Misawa, R. & Suzuki, Y. & Morikawa, E. & Narimatsu, Y. (2025): Species composition, abundance, distribution, and some biological aspects of skates (Chondrichthyes; Rajiformes) on the Pacific continental slope off the Tohoku District, northern Japan. Ichthyological Research, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10228-025-01011-4

Morel, M. & Gál, J. & Sós-Koroknai, V. & Sós, E. & Csehó, L. & Bali, K. & Hoitsy, M. (2024): From wild to captive: Understanding the main nutritional diseases of sharks in public aquariums. Acta Veterinaria Hungarica, 72(4), 235–261  https://dx.doi.org/10.1556/004.2024.01057

Moyer, J.K. & Dodd, J.F. & Kajiura, S.M. (2025): A juvenile spinner shark in southern New England: A rare visitor or a sign of change? Journal of Fish Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.16047

Mucientes, G. & Alonso-Fernández, A. & Vedor, M. & Sims, D.W. & Queiroz, N. (2025): Discovery of a potential open ocean nursery for the endangered shortfin mako shark in a global fishing hotspot. Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 2190  https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85572-4

Myers, J. & Sheaves, M. & Barnett, A. (2025): Summarising 40 years of gastric lavage studies to evaluate efficiency and survival in sharks and rays. Journal of Fish Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70006

Ng, S.-L. & Straube, N. & Liu, K.-M. & Joung, S.-J. (2025): Confusions across the hemispheres: Taxonomic re-evaluation of two lanternshark species, Etmopterus lucifer and E. molleri (Squaliformes: Etmopteridae). Vertebrate Zoology, 75, 59-86  https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/vz.75.e126067

Orellana-Vásquez, H. & Echeverria, G. & Moscoso, J. & Díaz-Pazmiño, S. & Alarcón-Ruales, D. (2025): Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Opportunistic Predation Events on Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Marine Mammal Science, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mms.70007

Orrell, D.L. & Andrzejaczek, S. & Armstrong, A.O. & Martins, A.B. & Branco, I. & Charvet, P. & Chin, A. & Elston, C. & Espinoza, M. & Greenway, E.S.I. & Phillips, S.R.M. & Mickle, M.F. & Murray, T.S. & Silva, J.F. & Thorburn, J. & Wosnick, N. (2025): Current methods and best practice recommendations for skate and ray (Batoidea) research: capture, handling, anaesthesia, euthanasia, and tag attachment. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11160-024-09918-3

Paiz, J.S. & Fallas-Madrigal, D. & Parada-Hércules, A. (2025): First record of Aetomylaeus asperrimus Gilbert, 1898, Roughskin Eagle Ray (Myliobatiformes, Myliobatidae), from El Salvador: additional data from the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Check List, 21(2), 282–286  https://dx.doi.org/10.15560/21.2.282

Pasalari, M. & Esmaeili, H.R. & Keshavarzi, B. & Busquets, R. & Abbasi, S. & Momeni, M. (2025): Microplastic footprints in sharks and rays: First assessment of microplastic pollution in two cartilaginous fishes, hardnose shark and whitespotted whipray. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 212, Article 117350  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117350

Pasalari, M. & Esmaeili, H.R. & Keshavarzi, B. & Busquets, R. & Abbasi, S. & Momeni, M. (2025): Microplastic footprints in sharks and rays: First assessment of microplastic pollution in two cartilaginous fishes, hardnose shark and whitespotted whipray (vol 212, 117350, 2025). Marine Pollution Bulletin, 211, Article 117543  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117543

Prabakaran, K. & Charoenpong, C. & Bureekul, S. & Wang, X.F. & Sompongchaiyakul, P. (2025): Heavy metal contamination in marine fish from the Andaman sea: Influence of habitat and health risk assessment. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 210, Article 117299  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117299

Prohaska, B.K. & Marshall, H. & Grubbs, R.D. & Lear, K. & Frazier, B.S. & Morris, J.J. & Andres, A. & Hueter, R.E. & Keller, B.A. & Whitney, N.M. (2025): Stress physiology of scalloped and great hammerhead sharks from a bottom longline fishery. Conservation Physiology, 13(1), Article coaf015  https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coaf015

Rahman, R.P.K. & Abhijith, E.K. & Krishnaprasad, P.H. & Sarlin, P.J. & Sureshkumar, S. (2025): Occurrence of Megamouth Shark, Megachasma pelagios (Lamniformes: Megachasmidae) in the Central Indian Ocean. Zootaxa, 5588(3), 485–493  https://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5588.3.7

Ríos, N. & Jimenez, M. & Franco, G. & Ramos, G. & Pais, M.P. & Gonçalves, E.J. & Amorim, M.C.P. & Silva, G. (2025): Characterising the behaviour of bait-attracted blue sharks Prionace glauca using pelagic drift video. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 753, 137–154  https://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps14765

Ruidas, H. & Bora, G. & Dsouza, S. & Shanker, K. (2025): Assessing the impact of microplastics on gonadal health of the spadenose shark (Scoliodon laticaudus) on the west coast of India. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 212, Article 117464  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.117464

Samoilys, M. & Osuka, K.E. & Roche, R. & Koldewey, H. & Chabanet, P. (2025): Effects of protection on large-bodied reef fishes in the western Indian Ocean. Conservation Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cobi.14430

Sánchez-Jiménez, J. & de los Rosales-Melgar, M. & Areano, E. & Hernández, A.C. & Santana-Morales, O. & Pérez-Jiménez, J.C. (2025): Nursery areas for a critically endangered hammerhead shark in the Guatemalan Pacific. Journal of Fish Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70023

Sánchez-Jiménez, J. & de los Rosales-melgar, M. & Areano, E. & Hernández, A.C. & Santana-Morales, O. & Pérez-Jiménez, J.C. (2025): Nursery areas for a critically endangered hammerhead shark in the Guatemalan Pacific. Journal of Fish Biology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70023

Santana, P.E. & Nori, J. & Rojas-Soto, O. & Cortés, F. & Colonello, J.H. & Elisio, M. (2025): Climate change threatens pupping sites of the critically endangered Mustelus schmitti: Insights from ecological niche models for ocean conservation. Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science, 314, Article 109132  https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2025.109132

Schram, E. & van de Pol, L. & Bleeker, K. & Molenaar, P. & van Mens, A. & Poos, J.J. & Molla Gazi, K. & Cornelisse, S. & van Dalen, P. & Suykerbuyk, W. & Batsleer, J. (2024): Survival probabilities of thornback skate (Raja clavata) and spotted skate (Raja montagui) discarded by tickler chain beam trawl, pulse trawl, and flyshoot fisheries. Plos One, 19(12), Article e0314032  https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314032

Sen, S. & Dash, G. & Kizhakudan, S.J. & Thomas, S. & Zacharia, P.U. & Ghosh, S. & Pradhan, R.K. & Das, M. & Dash, B. (2025): Life history and stock status of the critically endangered Smoothback Guitarfish in the Northwestern Bay of Bengal. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 29(1), Article 19  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11852-025-01102-4

Setyawan, E. & Sianipar, A.B. & Mambrasar, R. & Izuan, M. & Hasan, A.W. & Fahmi, Mujiyanto, Ambafen, O. & Mofu, I. & Putra, M.I.H. & Erdmann, M.V. (2025): Staying Close to Home: Horizontal Movements of Satellite-Tracked Reef Manta Rays Mobula alfredi (Krefft, 1868) in the World's Largest Manta Sanctuary. Fishes, 10(2), Article 66  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fishes10020066

Sharma, N. & Haridy, Y. & Shubin, N. (2025): Synovial joints were present in the common ancestor of jawed fish but lacking in jawless fish. Plos Biology, 23(2), Article e3002990  https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002990

Shidqi, R.A. & Sari, D.R. & Alopen, J. & Bang, Y.M. & Arianto, I. & Kopong, P.N.S. & Td, V.G. & Smulders, E. & Booth, H. (2025): Designing and evaluating alternative livelihoods for shark conservation: a case study on thresher sharks in Alor Island, Indonesia. Oryx, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605324001376

Solon, L.A.O. & Gauthier, A.R.G. & Finucci, B. & Downie, A.T. & Collin, S.P. & Tibbetts, I.R. & Camilieri-Asch, V. (2025): The lateral line and electrosensory systems of two holocephalans. Scientific Reports, 15(1), Article 7163  https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87499-2

Then, A.Y.-H. & Lim, K.C. & Leung, A.J.-X. & Puebla, O. & Helmkampf, M. & Adam, S. (2025): Unwedging the Secrets: Species and Genetic Diversity of Wedgefishes (Rhinidae) in Malaysian Waters. Aquatic Conservation, Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(3), Article e70095  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70095

Uemura, R. & Tanimura, S. & Yamaguchi, N. & Kuroiwa, R. & Tsutsumi, G.T.A. & Fujikawa, T. & Soyano, K. & Takeda, K. & Tanaka, Y. (2025): Expression Analysis of Heavy-Chain-Only Antibodies in Cloudy Catshark and Japanese Bullhead Shark. Marine Drugs, 23(1), Article 28  https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md23010028

van Werven, C. & Moreno, D. & Tracey, S. & Lyle, J. (2025): Age and growth of the endangered Maugean skate (Zearaja maugeana) by using microchemical analysis. Marine and Freshwater Research, 76(3), Article Mf24240  https://dx.doi.org/10.1071/mf24240

Vázquez, N. & Hernández-Núñez, I. & Carballo-Pacoret, P. & Salisbury, S. & Villamayor, P.R. & Hervas-Sotomayor, F. & Yuan, X.F. & Lamanna, F. & Schneider, C. & Schmidt, J. & Mazan, S. & Kaessmann, H. & Adrio, F. & Robledo, D. & Barreiro-Iglesias, A. & Candal, E. (2025): A single-nucleus RNA sequencing atlas of the postnatal retina of the shark Scyliorhinus canicula. Scientific Data, 12(1), Article 228  https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04547-2

Wang, H.Y. & Chen, J.Y. & Li, Y.N. & Zhang, X.H. & Liu, X. & Lu, Y.F. & He, H. & Li, Y.B. & Chen, H.X. & Liu, Q. & Huang, Y.Y. & Jia, Z. & Li, S. & Zhang, Y.Q. & Han, S.L. & Jiang, S.H. & Yang, M.M. & Zhang, Y.Y. & Zhou, L. & Tan, F.J. & Ji, Q.Y. & Meng, L. & Wang, R. & Liu, Y.Y. & Liu, K.Q. & Wang, Q. & Seim, I. & Zou, J. & Fan, G.Y. & Liu, S.S. & Shao, C.W. (2024): Single-cell RNA sequencing illuminates the ontogeny, conservation and diversification of cartilaginous and bony fish lymphocytes. Nature Communications, 15(1), Article 7627  https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-51761-4

Weber, S.B. & Richardson, A.J. & Thompson, C.D.H. & Brown, J. & Campanella, F. & Godley, B.J. & Hussey, N.E. & Meeuwig, J.J. & Rose, P. & Weber, N. & Witt, M.J. & Broderick, A.C. (2025): Shallow seamounts are "oases" and activity hubs for pelagic predators in a large-scale marine reserve. Plos Biology, 23(2), Article e3003016  https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003016

Weinrauch, A.M. & Blewett, T.A. & Anderson, W.G. (2025): Characterisation of intestinal amino acid and oleic acid absorption and their interaction in the Pacific spiny dogfish (Squalus suckleyi). Journal of Comparative Physiology B-Biochemical Systems and Environmental Physiology, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00360-024-01601-0

Wiernicki, C.J. & Curtis, T.H. & Block, B.A. & Shivji, M.S. & Vaudo, J.J. & Wetherbee, B.M. & Holland, K.N. & Pinti, J. & Oliver, M.J. & Carlisle, A.B. (2025): Considerations for using sharks as ocean observing platforms. ICES Journal of Marine Science, 82(2), Article fsaf011  https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/icesjms/fsaf011

Womersley, F.C. & Waller, M.J. & Sims, D.W. (2025): Do Whale Sharks Select for Specific Environments to Give Birth? Ecology and Evolution, 15(2), Article e70930  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70930

Xavier, L.G. & Lima, A.K.M. & Miguel, E.D. & Siciliano, S. & Hauser-Davis, R.A. & Bordallo, P.D. & Aragao, G.M.D. & Soto, J.M.R. & de Freitas, J.E.P. & Charvet, P. & Faria, V.V. (2025): New occurrence record and dermal denticles of megamouth sharks from the Southwest Atlantic Coast. Environmental Biology of Fishes, in press  https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10641-025-01668-w

Zubair, M.A. & Islam, M.S. & Khan, S. & Hosssain, N. & Haque, A.B. (2025): From Nets to Knowledge-Fishers Unveil Threatened Guitarfish Catch Drivers and Fishing Grounds. Aquatic Conservation-Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, 35(2), Article e70062  https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aqc.70062

Extinct Chondrichthyes:

Bosio, G. & Collareta, A. & Pedini, M. & Gastaldello, M.E. & Nobile, F. & Pellegrino, L. & Pierantoni, P.P. & Malinverno, E. & Lambert, O. & Marrama, G. & Landini, W. & Carnevale, G. & Varas-Malca, R. & Di Celma, C. & Mazzoli, S. & Urbina, M. & Bianucci, G. (2025): Miocene stratigraphy and vertebrate paleontology along the western side of Cerros Cadena de los Zanjones (East Pisco Basin, Peru). Journal of Maps, 21(1), Article 2472779 https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17445647.2025.2472779

Cicimurri, D.J. & Ebersole, J.A. & Stringer, G.L. & Starnes, J.E. & Phillips, G.E. (2025): Late Oligocene fishes (Chondrichthyes and Osteichthyes) from the Catahoula Formation in Wayne County, Mississippi, USA. European Journal of Taxonomy, 984(1), 1–131 https://dx.doi.org/10.5852/ejt.2025.984.2851

Duffin, C.J. & Batchelor, T.J. (2025): New Neoselachian (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii) teeth from the Lower Greensand Group (Early Cretaceous) of southern England. Neues Jahrbuch Fur Geologie Und Palaontologie-Abhandlungen, in press https://dx.doi.org/10.1127/njgpa/2025/1239

Feichtinger, I. & Beaury, B. & Coric, S. & Harzhauser, M. & Guinot, G. & Pollerspöck, J. (2025): Dogfish shark (Squaliformes) diversity before the end-Cretaceous extinction in the northern Tethyan Realm [Abstract]. In 5th Palaeontological Virtual Congress, p. 304

Greenfield, T. (2025): No evidence for a giant, late-surviving Onchopristis: Comment on Capasso et al. (2024). Journal of African Earth Sciences, 223, Article 105541 https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2025.105541

Ivanov, A.O. & Artyushkova, O.V. & Tagarieva, R.C. & Reshetniko, P.A. (2024): Fish Assemblages from the Upper Devonian of the South Urals (Russia): Paleontological Journal, 58(Suppl 4), 358–390 https://dx.doi.org/10.1134/S0031030124601737

Juranek, J.K. & Shimada, K. (2025): A new marine vertebrate assemblage from the Upper Cretaceous Dakota Formation in Nebraska, USA, and its paleoecology and taphonomy. Cretaceous Research, 169, Article 106084 https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cretres.2025.106084

Pindakiewicz, M. & Hryniewicz, K. & Janiszewska, K. & Kaim, A. (2024): A microfossil evidence for the composition of fish communities in the Late Triassic of Tethys: examples from Cassian Formation, Italy. Lethaia, 57(4), Article 7 https://dx.doi.org/10.18261/let.57.3.7

Popov, E.V. & Rogov, M.A. (2024): Polar Records of Chimaeroid Fishes (Holocephali, Chimaeroidei) from the Upper Cretaceous of Eastern Siberia. Paleontological Journal; 58(Suppl 4), 434–444 https://dx.doi.org/10.1134/S0031030124601786

Rondelli, R. & Battilani, D. (2024): Analisi paleontologica dell'orizzonte grossolano basale della Formazione di Pantano e revisione degli elasmobranchi miocenici dell'Appennino Modenese [Paleontological analysis of the basal coarse horizon of the Pantano Formation and review of the Miocene elasmobranchs of the Modena Apennines]. Notiziario della Società Reggiana di Scienze Naturali, 2024, 1–38

Shimada, K. & Motani, R. & Wood, J.J. & Sternes, P.C. & Tomita, T. & Bazzi, M. & Collareta, A. & Gayford, J.H. & Türtscher, J. & Jambura, P.L. & Kriwet, J. & Vullo, R. & Long, D.J. & Summers, A.P. & Maisey, J.G. & Underwood, C. & Ward, D.J. & Maisch, H.M. & Perez, V.J. & Feichtinger, I. & Naylor, G.J.P. & Moyer, J.K. & Higham, T.E. & da Silva, J.P.C.B. & Bornatowski, H. & González-Barba, G. & Griffiths, M.L. & Becker, M.A. & Siversson, M. (2025): Reassessment of the possible size, form, weight, cruising speed, and growth parameters of the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae), and new evolutionary insights into its gigantism, life history strategies, ecology, and extinction Palaeontologia Electronica, 28(1), Article a12 https://dx.doi.org/10.26879/1502

Singh, N.A. & Singh, N.P. & Sharma, K.M. & Patnaik, R. & Tiwari, R.P. (2024): Miocene cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii) from India: A review on global palaeobiogeography. Indian Journal of Geosciences, 78(3), 311–330

Türtscher, J. & Jambura, P.L. & Spindler, F. & Kriwet, J. (2025): Insights into stem Batomorphii: A new holomorphic ray (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii) from the upper Jurassic of Germany. Plos One, 20(1), Article e0310174 https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310174

Bullard, S.A. & Warren, M.B. & Brule, J.H. & Driggers, W.B. (2025): Nasigulper itsgotatao n. gen., n. sp. (Monocotylidae: Cathariotrematinae) Infecting Olfactory Lamellae of Deepwater Gulper Sharks, Centrophorus granulosus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Squaliformes: Centrophoridae) from the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf. Journal of Parasitology, 111(2), 84–90 https://dx.doi.org/10.1645/24-124

Omrani, S. & Golzarianpour, K. & Malek, M. & Golestaninasab, M. & Seiedy, M. (2025): Two new marine species of Rhinebothrium (Cestoda: Rhinebothriidea) from stingrays from the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Journal of Helminthology, 99, Article e18 https://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022149x24000701

Panchah, H.K. & Haseli, M. (2025): Scyphophyllidium garshai n. sp. (Cestoda: Phyllobothriidea) from the Grey Sharpnose Shark, Rhizoprionodon oligolinx Springer, 1964, in the Persian Gulf. Acta Parasitologica, 70(2), Article 65 https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11686-025-01004-3

Volin, L.I. & Caira, J.N. & Bueno, V.M. (2024): Two New Species of Scalithrium (Cestoda: Rhinebothriidea) from Rhinopristiform Elasmobranchs with a Revised Generic Diagnosis Based on Refined Generic Membership. Comparative Parasitology, 91(2), 60–71 https://dx.doi.org/10.1654/COPA-D-23-00020

MISCELLANEOUS:

Ecosystem disrupted following the disappearance of Great white sharks

Date: March 25, 2025

Source: University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Summary: A new study has uncovered evidence of far-reaching ecosystem consequences following the disappearance of Great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) from False Bay, South Africa. The research spans over two decades and documents cascading ecological disruptions, underscoring the crucial role apex predators play in maintaining ocean health.

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Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing. Retention bans may help

Data reveals that retention bans are a good first step, but won't be enough to prevent continued decline

Date: March 14, 2025

Source: University of California - Santa Barbara

Summary: Nearly one-third of sharks are threatened with extinction, mostly due to fishing. While mandated releases are helpful, researchers discovered that they aren't enough to stabilize shark populations.

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A longer, sleeker super predator: Megalodon's true form

Novel study paints more accurate picture of extinct, gigantic shark

Date: March 9, 2025

Source: University of California - Riverside

Summary: The megalodon has long been imagined as an enormous great white shark, but new research suggests that perception is all wrong. The study finds the prehistoric hunter had a much longer body -- closer in shape to a lemon shark or even a large whale.

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