Banning Wire Leaders: A Practical Solution for Reducing Shark Bycatch in Pelagic Longlines

Longlines are used to target and catch swordfish, tuna and other valuable fish. But they also catch many other species, including sharks, which are often thrown back in the water dead or dying.

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