Length–length relationships for the main shark species caught in the commercial shark fisheries of Western Australia

Abstract

AbstractLength–length relationships are presented for 19 shark species caught in the commercial shark fisheries of Western Australia. A robust linear regression model was used to estimate the relationship between interdorsal, total and fork lengths. Sharks are typically landed as trunks, so information generated in our study is essential for converting partial lengths to total lengths for reconstructing catch composition, an essential step for assessing the status of shark populations.