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Thesharkprofiler @ericclua

Shark researcher, free and scuba diver, nature lover, UW photographer and film-maker

Joined September 2016
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One of my recent articles published in Frontiers in Conservation Science #sharkconservation #sharkattacks just reached a new impact milestone (with >500uploads). Here is the link if you would like to read our study: frontiersin.org/article/1562…

Frontiers | The Talion law “tooth for a tooth”: self-defense as a motivation for shark bites on...

The concept of “self-defense,” based on aggression by one individual responding to an initial aggression by another, has been observed in several animal taxa...

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Forensic ID of shark species involved in bites on people: have a look to our quick method based on the presence of micro-injuries linked to the presence (Tiger and Bull) or absence (White) of symphyseal teeth in their jaws.#sharkattacks #forensics doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.15…

Use of presence vs absence of symphyseal teeth in jaws for the forensic analysis of bites by large...

Identifying the species of shark responsible for a bite on humans is both complex and important for understanding and managing the shark risk. Depending on the species, tiny teeth may or may not be...

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Dr. Vincent Raoult@sawsharkman
27 May 2024
Was talking about this the other day, shark tourism operations don't always impact natural behaviours of sharks
SouthernSharkEG@SouthernSharkEG
27 May 2024
Recent paper led by @gooden_adrienne using accelerometers to assess white shark activity in relation to wildlife tourism. No substantial changes in daily energy budget but small number of bait could could fuel a white shark for more than a day doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.20…
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Houra: outstanding study that proves in Eastern Australia the deleterious effects on marin ecosystm of shark mass culling. May all the scientists who support these irresponsible strategies take a closer look at this article! #sharkconservation @EPHE_PSL nature.com/articles/s42003-0…
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Les AMP deux fois plus efficace pour conserver les requins de récif si on gère efficacement la pêche... avec @SpringerNature dans le journal @NatureEcoEvo et le cadre du projet @globalfinprint leadership de @jgertza @EPHE_PSL @criobe_pf et al. ici: nature.com/articles/s4155
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SHARKS ALWAYS MORE SURPRISING: our latest study in J of BEHAVIOUR proves that sharks have impressive memory capacities exceeding >18 months! @EPHE_PSL @criobe_pf @cressi1949 photo @martasostres1 #sharkattack #morsuresrequin researchgate.net/publication…
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See the promotion of our article on the fallacy of the "mistaken identity" hypothesis in psychology today magazine, upcoming issue psychologytoday.com/intl/blo…
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First joint-mission with my colleague Tadzio Bervoets very productive in Saint-MArtin waters (Both French and Deutch) to non-letal fishing and tagging as well as genetic individual profiling of tiger sharks (including 3 satellite tags to study their movements) @GlobalYachtAid
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I just uploaded “2022_CRESSI Apnée De père en fille 370Mo” to #Vimeo: vimeo.com/828374553

2022_CRESSI Apnée De père en fille 370Mo

L'apnée en tant que passion dont j'ai hérité (moi Eric CLUA, biologiste marin spécialiste des requins) de mon père avant de la transmettre à ma fille Keyla. Clin d'oeil aux valeurs familiales portées...

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Proud to be co-author of the first #ETHOGRAM of chondrichtyens published under the lead of Dr Pete Klimley. The most exhaustive review (114 pages!) ever published on this subject. #sharkbehaviour @EPHE_PSL @criobe_pf brill.com/view/journals/beh/…
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Another US media echo of my recent scientific article with Carl Meyer (Univ Hawaii) about the "Mistaken identity hypothesis". Thank you to Ian Rose and @DiscoverMag #sharkattacks #sharkconservation #thetruthaboutsharks discovermagazine.com/planet-…

Why Do Sharks Attack Humans?

The idea that sharks bite us because we look like seals may not be the only reason. Learn why sharks attack humans.

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See our last article @carlmeyer deconstructing the unlikely "Mistaken identity Hypothesis" about why shark would bite people. They are just exploring a new non-instinctive potential prey, no need to be "mistaken"! #sharkattacks #anthropomorphicfallacy link.growkudos.com/1in3dnew5…
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To put an end to a common misconception that leads people to consider that all sharks constitute a potential danger to humans, which is FALSE! See our article @CarlMeyer @ephe_psl @criobe #sharkconservation #behaviour brill.com/view/journals/beh/…
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Finally a relevant review of potentially deleterious effects of Human-Dolphins interactions thanks to a tremendous effort by my PhD student @pamelacarzon @EPHE_PSL @criobe_pf and support from @fabiennedelfour and @kathleendudzinsky. see free-access: authors.elsevier.com/a/1gb5D…
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Our article about the first bite on humans by a Tiger shark in 75 years in French Polynesia ! Lets hope the involvement of such a potential traumatogenic species for Humans remains exceptionnal...#sharkbites #sharkriskmanagement onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

First tiger shark Galeocerdo cuvier bite in 75 years in French Polynesia (Eastern Central Pacific)

When sharks bite humans, the removal of large pieces of flesh or bones indicates a feeding motivation. The shark size can be assessed through average interdental distances. Prompt and effective...

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Visual summary of a very busy year, probably less than the one coming up in 2023 Résumé visuel d'une année très remplie, probablement moins que celle qui s'annonce en 2023! @cressi @EPHE_PSL @criobe_pf
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Thanks to CITES to classify the requiem and hammerhead sharks in appendix 2... it doesn't totally protect them but it significantly complicates overfishing! It includes the blue shark, our target species in the Med... science.org/content/article/…
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Death of a good man: Dominique ROJAT, DVM, AFD, with whom I had the pleasure to manage the CRISP programme (2005-2012) in the Pacific, died last Wednesday, after several months of a relentless fight against cancer. Loss of a dear friend with amazing professional integrity #afd
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Dont miss the Wild NatGeo @sharkdocumentary "shark queens" with "one of the best human character in a shark documentary" (I swear I did not bribe the journalist!) @criobe_pf @EPHE_PSL @the_big_sky
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Thesharkprofiler retweeted
Pierre Sasal@PierreSasal
31 Oct 2022
Check-out our new paper on Shark Gut Microbiota in French Polynesia ... mdpi.com/1914654 #mdpifishes via @Fishes_MDPI @criobe_pf @INEE_CNRS @EPHE_PSL

Shark Provisioning Influences the Gut Microbiota of the Black-Tip Reef Shark in French Polynesia

There is an increasing interest in touristic observations of top predators in the wild. Sharks are probably the most sought-after animal in marine ecosystems by divers. Regulations have been put in...

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