What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the population density of bluntnose sixgill sharks in the Gulf of Naples.

April 23, 2026Ecology0 citations

Big sharks in the dark: High densities of the bluntnose sixgill shark Hexanchus griseus in the Gulf of Naples

SNSimona NoèStazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn FSFrancesco StenicoStazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn FCFrine CardoneStazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

Key Points

To investigate the population density of bluntnose sixgill sharks in the Gulf of Naples.
Conducted observational surveys to estimate shark densities in specific regions.
Utilized video recordings to analyze shark behavior and presence.
Collected comprehensive environmental data to correlate with shark sightings.
Observed notably high densities of bluntnose sixgill sharks in study areas.
Identified potential environmental factors influencing shark concentrations.
Provided essential data for understanding marine biodiversity in the region.

Abstract

The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data (Noè, 2026) are available in Figshare at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.31324000.v2. Appendix S1. Video S1. Video S1 Metadata. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

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Noè et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e9b80e85696592c86eb79b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.70388

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