Research is being undertaken in Kakadu rivers to better understand shark ecology in order to help manage these species, particularly the threatened river sharks (Glyphis species).,
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The NERP Marine Biodiversity and Northern Australia Hubs are supported through funding from the Australian Government’s National Environmental Research Program, administered by the Department of the Environment. The NERP program’s objective is to improve our capacity to understand, manage and conserve Australia’s unique biodiversity and ecosystems through the generation of world-class research, and its delivery to Australian environmental decision-makers and other stakeholders. Logo on document: Department of Environment, University of Tasmania, Australian Institute of Marine Science, CSIRO, Charles Darwin University, Museum Victoria, Geoscience Australia, University of Western Australia.,
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Table of contents
The sharks of Kakadu rivers -- Report a sighting or catch -- Separating river sharks from Bull sharks -- Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) -- Speartooth shark (Glyphis glyphis) -- Northern River shark (Glyphis garricki) -- Sharks and indigenous culture.,