Living with Sharks: Depredation and Shark Behaviour with Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch | S2E4 (Part 1)

What happens when sharks and fisheries overlap?In this episode, Mark speaks with Marine Neurobiologist Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch about shark depredation, shark behaviour, sensory ecology, and the complex relationship between sharks, fishers, and marine ecosystems.Together, Mark and Vic explore shark depredation, also known as bite-offs, where sharks remove fish from fishing gear before the catch can be retrieved. They discuss why this is becoming a growing issue for fishers, as well as the wider impacts on sharks, fisheries management, and marine ecosystems.Listen to Part 2 to continue the conversation!Please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. If you have a question about Living with Sharks, drop it below and we can answer it in a future episode. Or email [email protected] Victoria Camilieri-Asch:Email: [email protected] Howe Island Shark Research Program Facebook pageRelated research and links:Project Cucut paperLord Howe Island Shark Research Program paperDocumentaryFollow the Shark Trust:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSupport our work by becoming a member, adopt a shark, donating, or taking part in our citizen science projects. You can do all of this by visiting sharktrust.org.Series 2 sponsored by SurfEars.Artwork by rev.01 Studio.Video and sound editing by Louis Hogan.Research and planning by Cat Gordon and Mark Stokes-Packer.Thank you for listening to the Shark Trust Podcast!Our short documentary "Living with Sharks: In the Bahamas" is available on YouTube.Chapters00:26 Meet Dr Victoria Camilieri-Asch03:18 Shark Behaviour, Brains and Sensory Biology06:06 What Is Shark Depredation?07:59 Why Depredation Is Becoming a Growing Issue13:18 Impacts on Fishers, Sharks and Ecosystems23:18 Key Drivers of Shark Depredation26:20 Project Cucut in the Cocos Keeling Islands29:06 Electrical Shark Deterrents and RPELX31:06 How Shark Deterrent Technology Works34:13 Reducing Depredation, Bycatch and Gear Loss38:23 What Comes Next for Shark Depredation Research