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Researchers at Deakin University are tagging over a hundred sharks and stingrays in Port Phillip Bay to understand the impact of climate change and human activities on their populations. With commercial net fishing ended, mesopredators like Port Jackson sharks, banjo sharks, and Melbourne skates have seen a resurgence. PhD student Louisa Graf is tracking sixty banjo sharks in Swan Bay, identifying it as a crucial nursery. However, warming waters and increased illegal fishing pose threats. The tracking data will help predict future shifts, identify hotspots, and establish more marine protected areas to safeguard these species.

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