Reef-use and residency patterns of a baited population of silky sharks, Carcharhinus falciformis, in the Red Sea

Summary: This research investigates spatial behaviour and site fidelity in a population of
silky sharks using long-term baiting and acoustic telemetry in the central Red Sea. The results
show high levels of individual residency and repeated site visitation, suggesting that localized
populations may be vulnerable to area-specific pressures such as dive tourism or fishing. The
findings underscore the need for locally managed conservation efforts and provide empirical
support for the establishment of small-scale marine reserves tailored to protect resident shark
populations.

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