Efficiency of the circle hook in comparison with J-hook in longline fishery

Location
Bay of Bengal
Article
Efficiency of the circle hook in comparison with J-hook in longline fishery
Target catch
Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), black marlin (Markaira indica) and sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus)
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
J hook had higher percent catch of bycatch species compared to target sp.
Effect on bycatch species
J hook had higher percent catch of bycatch species compared to target sp.
Bycatch species
Sharks
Bony Fishes
Juvenile/Non-target fishes (not specified to species level)
Fishing Gear
Hooks and Lines
Reduction technique
Circle hooks