Location
Hawaii (U.S.), Southern California Bight (U.S.), Eastern Tropical Pacific (Ecuador)
Target catch
None reported
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
None reported
Effect on bycatch species
Metal affixed to baited hook significantly reduced catches of juvenile hammerhead sharks but not blue, shortfin mako, pelagic thresher, sandbar or tiger sharks
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique