Ecological Importance of Sharks

By : Crosslin Vinoliya R , P. Pavin Kumar , B. Ahilan , Alwin Peter. M.

Page No: 31-38

Abstract
Sharks play an important role in the ecosystem by maintaining the species below them in food chain and serving as a indicator of ocean health. Sharks are one of the most important groups of predators of the planet and having over a broad distribution of habitats in every ocean. They are important for maintaining stability in ocean food chain. In addition to that they play very important role in the conservation of coral reefs that facilitates the raising of awareness and financial support for its conservation. The large apex predatory sharks in pelagic and coastal ecosystems are at continued risk from exploitation and they require important jurisdictional management strategies.

Authors :
Crosslin Vinoliya R
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu, Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Ponneri – 601204, Tamil Nadu, India.

P. Pavin Kumar

B. Ahilan

Alwin Peter. M.
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2021.36.1-4.4