{"id":1921,"date":"2022-09-07T09:55:40","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T13:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=1921"},"modified":"2022-09-09T09:21:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T13:21:22","slug":"pef-marine-biologist-educates-the-public-first-responders-on-shark-interactions-and-how-to-respond-when-bites-occur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-40-no-7\/pef-marine-biologist-educates-the-public-first-responders-on-shark-interactions-and-how-to-respond-when-bites-occur\/","title":{"rendered":"PEF marine biologist educates the public, first responders on shark interactions and how to respond when bites occur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1922 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/sharkSpotter_rev_highRes.jpg\" alt=\"Shark\" width=\"425\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/sharkSpotter_rev_highRes.jpg 425w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/sharkSpotter_rev_highRes-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><em>September 7, 2022 &#8212;<\/em> Sharks already get a bad rap, but with all the recent news of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/07\/15\/nyregion\/sharks-long-island.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">uptick in shark <\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">sightings<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> along Long Island beaches, the East Coast, and around the world, many people are growing wary of entering the water.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It might seem more dangerous given the media attention, but according to shark experts, negative shark interactions are still uncommon and increased shark activity is actually a good sign of a thriving ocean.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSharks are meant to be there,\u201d said PEF member Christopher Scott, a marine biologist with the Department of Environmental Conservation\u2019s Division of Marine Resources. \u201cIt\u2019s a positive sign these animals are here, without them, the oceans would be less healthy. It\u2019s important to the ecosystem and should be celebrated.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission&#8217;s (ASMFC) Coastal Shark Management Board, \u201cSharks are a <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.asmfc.org\/species\/coastal-sharks\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">vital part<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of ocean ecosystems all over the world. Scientists consider them to be a keystone species because they generally reside at the top of the food chain having a strong impact on other species either directly or indirectly. Removing or reducing shark populations in an area can cause an imbalance in the food chain and produce far reaching negative impacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dealing with shark-human interactions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In his role at the DEC, Scott works closely with state parks staff, law enforcement and first responders to address incidents across Long Island beaches, advising them on how to prepare for and respond to shark activity and sightings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen there is an incident, we reach out to first responders and ask them specific questions about the environment &#8212; what bait is around, what were swimmers doing,\u201d Scott said. \u201cWe use this information to determine the species and to inform public safety.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are taking a trip to the shore, Scott said it is always best to err on the side of caution and be aware of your surroundings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAnyone entering a natural environment needs to respect that environment,\u201d he said. \u201cHumans assume the risk and there is always a chance of interacting with something. The best tool is to change your behavior and avoid certain things.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cA lot of shark bites are due to misidentification by sharks,\u201d he said. \u201cThey feed on small fish, so to minimize misidentification, don\u2019t go where there are schools of bait fish and avoid areas with a lot of seal activity. Don\u2019t go out during dusk or at night because those are times when sharks feed. Don\u2019t go in murky water.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Increasing shark awareness on the job<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the Division of Marine Resources, DEC staff dedicate much of their time to various interstate fisheries management plans, including for coastal sharks. Coastwide management of sharks in state waters is regulated by the ASMFC Coastal Shark Management Board.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen the board makes recommendations, states have to create and implement regulations in accordance,\u201d Scott said. \u201cFor example, when the population of shortfin mako took a nosedive, we had to implement regulations to shut down fisheries.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each year during Discover Channel\u2019s \u201cShark Week,\u201d DEC staff run a social media campaign to counter the stereotype that sharks are the stuff of nightmares and educate the public on these often-misunderstood creatures.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout the year, staff also respond to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/c4a0ad629d9d464495f81802f2e4b768?open=menu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reports of deceased sharks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as part of the Shark Salvage Program, where dead sharks are retrieved to record information such as species, sex, and length, and document the carcass with pictures and its stranding location coordinates. The salvage program affords scientists the opportunity to retrieve samples and advance research on sharks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1923 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Shark_AvoidSplash_02.jpg\" alt=\"Shark Avoid Graphic\" width=\"375\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Shark_AvoidSplash_02.jpg 375w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/Shark_AvoidSplash_02-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/>\u201cWe work with shark researchers to secure the animals and perform a necropsy,\u201d he said. \u201cWe look for signs of why the animal died and can take tissue samples that you can only get with a deceased shark. This is a great way to advance shark science locally.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the department\u2019s research is facilitated by the public.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe have the Shark Spotter program where the public can submit observations of sharks in the wild,\u201d Scott said. \u201cThe information helps biologists record the presence of sharks and helps further the understanding of local shark ecology and behavior.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can take part in the program by submitting sightings <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/survey123.arcgis.com\/share\/c8c034a9308549d0ad27c6e99169dd3f\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. You can also view sightings reported by others <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nysdec.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/AttachmentViewer\/index.html?appid=37080f4cf83a441bbf777791daae9dabhttps:\/\/nysdec.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/AttachmentViewer\/index.html?appid=37080f4cf83a441bbf777791daae9dab\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Scott, a lifetime passion for large marine life led him to the DEC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI\u2019ve always had a passion for large fish like tuna and sharks,\u201d he said. \u201cOur unit, Marine Fisheries, handles everything from crabs and lobsters to sturgeon and sharks. A wide swath of things come our way.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about sharks, visit the DEC\u2019s shark webpage <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/animals\/117460.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September 7, 2022 &#8212; Sharks already get a bad rap, but with all the recent news of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/07\/15\/nyregion\/sharks-long-island.html\">uptick in shark <\/a>sightings along Long Island beaches, the East Coast,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1927,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"division":[],"allowed_regions":[],"allowed_divisions":[],"class_list":["post-1921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","issue-volume-40-no-7"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - 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