Perceptions of Shark Hazard Mitigation at Beaches Implementing Lethal and Nonlethal Shark Control Programs

IF 0.6 4区农林科学 Q4 SOCIOLOGY Society & Animals Pub Date : 2021-05-10 DOI:10.1163/15685306-BJA10046

S. Lucrezi, E. Gennari

引用次数: 1

Abstract

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.

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对实施致命和非致命鲨鱼控制计划的海滩减少鲨鱼危害的看法

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Society & Animals 社会科学-兽医学

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1.40

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12.50%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Society & Animals publishes studies that describe and analyze our experiences of non-human animals from the perspective of various disciplines within both the Social Sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science) and the Humanities (e.g., history, literary criticism). The journal specifically deals with subjects such as human-animal interactions in various settings (animal cruelty, the therapeutic uses of animals), the applied uses of animals (research, education, medicine and agriculture), the use of animals in popular culture (e.g. dog-fighting, circus, animal companion, animal research), attitudes toward animals as affected by different socializing agencies and strategies, representations of animals in literature, the history of the domestication of animals, the politics of animal welfare, and the constitution of the animal rights movement.

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