Sharks, skates and rays of the eastern Adriatic Sea
A thorough examination of Adriatic elasmobranchs presented across 330 pages. Delve into biological characteristics, occurrence patterns, threats, crucial habitats, and the overall challenges elasmobranchs face in the Adriatic Sea.
– Crafted through 18 regional research projects –
– Supported by the government of 3 Adriatic countries –
– Under the auspices of UNEP MAP – Barcelona Convention –
Author: Andrej A. Gajić, Ph.D. (Res)
We bring new knowledge
Fetured papers
Over the last decade, our researchers have published over 100 original scientific papers, communications, and conference proceedings; as well as two books focusing on Adriatic elasmobranchs.
Gajić et al., 2024
Journal of Fish Biology
First description of leucism in deep-sea angular rough shark and first pigment disorder in rough sharks
Gajić & Sulikowski, 2024
Mediterranean Marine Science
From rarity to reality: the hidden abundance of the critically endangered deep-sea little gulper shark in the Adriatic Sea
Gajić, 2024
Marine Biodiversity
The first report of adult blues shark surviving severe head impalement by a swordfish
Gajić & Karalić, 2024
Animal Conservation
Re-discovery of the critically endangered Spiny Butterfly Ray in the Adriatic Sea and a plausible nursery area
Gajić, 2024
Aquatic Conservation
Exploring the elusive deep-sea sevengill shark in the Adriatic Sea: novel records, health and conservation
Gajić et al., 2023
Journal of Fish Biology
The first records of gravid spiny butterfly ray in the northern Mediterranean, with fetuses
Gajić et al., 2022
Journal of Fish Biology
Contemporary records of the rare and critically endangered rough shark from the eastern Adriatic Sea
Gajić, 2022
Croatian Journal of Fisheries
New hope for the critically endangered common angel sharks (Squtina squatina) in the Adriatic Sea