Whale shark fishery off Veraval


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Authors

  • E Vivekanandan Veraval Research Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Veraval, Gujarat 362 26
  • M S Zala Veraval Research Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Veraval, Gujarat 362 26

Abstract

The occurrence of the whale shark
Rhiniodon typus Smith is considered a rarity
and hence, most of the publications on the
whale shark are restricted to its stranding,
incidental catch and length measurements.
Compagno (1984) reported that commercial
harvesting of the whale shark is practically
non-existent. However, Rao (1986) observed
existence of a small harpoon fishery for the
whale shark in Veraval (Saurashtra coast).

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Author Biographies

  • E Vivekanandan, Veraval Research Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Veraval, Gujarat 362 26
    Veraval Research Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Veraval,
    Gujarat 362 26
  • M S Zala, Veraval Research Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Veraval, Gujarat 362 26
    Veraval Research Centre, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Veraval,
    Gujarat 362 26

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Vol. 41 No. 1 (1994)

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How to Cite

Vivekanandan, E., & Zala, M. S. (2011). Whale shark fishery off Veraval. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 41(1), 37-40. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10164