Perceptions of Shark Hazard Mitigation at Beaches Implementing Lethal and Nonlethal Shark Control Programs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12419235 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Serena Lucrezi (0000-0001-5042-9444, TREES, North-West University Potchefstroom South Africa, corresponding author), Enrico Gennari (0000-0002-4334-727X, Oceans Research Institute PTY Mossel Bay South Africa) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 5-6 |
| Pages | 646-667 |
| Publication date | 2021-05-10 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Society and Animals (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1063-1119 • E-ISSN: 1568-5306 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15685306-bja10046 |
| OpenAlex | W3162175122 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 35 |
Beach-based recreation is an important ecosystem service. Its management relies on balancing human needs and the integrity of coastal ecosystems. Management, however, can be unbalanced in favor of the former, for example, through bather safety programs that are lethal to sharks and other marine species. The promotion of eco-friendlier shark control strategies is underpinned by an understanding of human engagement with shark hazard mitigation ( SHM ). This study used a questionnaire survey to assess beach visitors’ (N = 843) perceptions of SHM at locations implementing lethal and nonlethal shark control in South Africa. Perceptions were dependent on demography, water use, attitudes towards sharks, and local contexts. Elements requiring attention encompassed the role of fear in shaping perceptions, limited awareness of local SHM , misunderstanding of the ecological harm of some mitigation types, and personal responsibility in mitigating risks. Strategies to garner support for pro-shark beach-based recreation are discussed
Biology · Control (management · Ecosystem · Environmental hazard · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Fishery · Geography · Harm · Hazard · Perception · Political science · Promotion (chess · Recreation · Environmental Science · Ichthyology and Marine Biology · Marine animal studies overview · Marine Ecology and Invasive Species · Psychology · Social Psychology · Ecology
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |