Satellite tracking of tiger sharks in the Eastern Central Atlantic reveals varied space-use patterns and ocean-basin connectivity

Large-bodied sharks, including the tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier), play crucial roles as top predators in marine ecosystems, regulating lower trophic-level populations and connecting ecosystems across vast distances. However, elasmobranchs, particularly highly migratory species, face significant threats, with over one-third of species threatened with extinction. In the Eastern Central Atlantic (ECA), a data-poor region for sharks and rays, prolific shark fisheries have led to severe declines in elasmobranch populations, highlighting the urgent need for conservation measures.

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