How to Tag a Shark without Traumatizing It
How to Tag a Shark without Traumatizing It
- Lowering the bait--a grouper's massive head. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Rolling a shark over to induce "tonic immobility." Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Maneuvering the fish into place. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Preparing to draw blood. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Making an incision that will hold the tag. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Stitching up the incision. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Securing the stitches. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Measuring the shark so its growth can be tracked on later catches. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Preparing for release. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
- Free again. Kristin Hetterman OCEANSCAPES
