The effect of gillnet capture on the metabolic rate of two shark species with contrasting lifestyles

In this study we investigated the metabolic consequences of simulated gillnet capture in species with contrasting life-history characteristics, the gummy shark, Mustelus antarcticus and the Port Jackson shark, Heterdontus portusjacksoni. Pre-stress standard and routine metabolic rates (MR) of individuals of these species were measured and compared to the MR obtained after simulated gillnet capture. Standard MRs of M. antarcticus and H....