TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Mark F. L. Smith, Doug Warmolts, Dennis Thoney, and Robert Hueter

Chapter 1
Elasmobranchs in the Public Aquarium: 1860 to 1930
Thomas J. Koob

Chapter 2
Species Selection and Compatibility
Andy Dehart

Chapter 3
Collecting Elasmobranchs: Legislation, Permitting, Ethics, and Commercial Collectors
Joseph M. Choromanski

Chapter 4
Quarantine and Isolation Facilities for Elasmobranchs: Design and Construction
Joseph M. Choromanski

Chapter 5
Design and Construction of Exhibits for Elasmobranchs
David C. Powell, Marty Wisner, and John Rupp

Chapter 6
Water Quality and Life Support Systems for Large Elasmobranch Exhibits
Peter J. Mohan and Andrew Aiken

Chapter 7
Elasmobranch Capture Techniques and Equipment
Allan Marshall

Chapter 8
Elasmobranch Transport Techniques and Equipment
Mark F. L. Smith, Allan Marshall, João P. Correia, and John Rupp

Chapter 9
Identification of Individual Elasmobranchs
Allan Marshall

Chapter 10
Quarantine and Prophylaxis for Elasmobranchs
Ray Davis

Chapter 11
Elasmobranch Acclimatization and Introduction
Suzanne M. Gendron and Stephen Menzies

Chapter 12
Diving with Elasmobranchs: Safety Protocols
Vallorie Hodges and Juan Sabalones

Chapter 13
Learning and Behavioral Enrichment in Elasmobranchs
Juan Sabalones, Hans Walters, and Carlos Alberto Bohorquez Rueda

Chapter 14
Elasmobranch Nutrition, Food Handling, and Feeding Techniques
Max Janse, Beth Firchau, and Peter J. Mohan

Chapter 15
Age and Growth of Captive Sharks
Peter J. Mohan, Steven T. Clark, and Thomas H. Schmid

Chapter 16
Reproduction, Embryonic Development, and Reproductive Physiology of Elasmobranchs
Alan D. Henningsen, Malcolm J. Smale, Rod Garner, and Nino Kinnunen

Chapter 17
Captive Breeding and Sexual Conflict in Elasmobranchs
Alan D. Henningsen, Malcolm J. Smale, Ian Gordon, Rod Garner, Raul Marin-Osorno, and Nino Kinnunen

Chapter 18
Elasmobranch Genetics and Captive Management
Edward J. Heist and Kevin A. Feldheim

Chapter 19
Physiological and Behavioral Changes to Elasmobranchs in Controlled Environments
Greg Charbeneau

Chapter 20
Physical Examination of Elasmobranchs
Gary Violetta

Chapter 21
Immobilization of Elasmobranchs
M. Andrew Stamper

Chapter 22
Diagnostic Imaging of Elasmobranchs
Mark D. Stetter

Chapter 23
Elasmobranch Hematology: Identification of Cell Types and Practical Applications
Catherine J. Walsh and Carl A. Luer

Chapter 24
Metazoan Parasites and Associates of Chondrichthyans with Emphasis on Taxa Harmful to Captive Hosts
George W. Benz and Stephen A. Bullard

Chapter 25
Protozoal Diseases of Elasmobranchs
Caroline E. C. Goertz

Chapter 26
An introduction to Viral, Bacterial, and Fungal Diseases of Elasmobranchs
Scott P. Terrell

Chapter 27
Histological and Histopathological Examination of Elasmobranchs: Emphasis on the Collection and Preparation of Tissues
Joseph M. Groff

Chapter 28
Goiter in Elasmobranchs
Gerald L. Crow

Chapter 29
Pharmacology in Elasmobranchs
M. Andrew Stamper, Stephen M. Miller, and Ilze K. Berzins

Chapter 30
Necropsy Methods and Procedures for Elasmobranchs
Gerald L. Crow and James A. Brock

Chapter 31
Husbandry of Freshwater Stingrays of the Family Potamotrygonidae
Richard Ross

Chapter 32
Husbandry of Tiger Sharks, Galeocerdo cuvier
Andy Dehart

Chapter 33
Husbandry of Spotted Ratfish, Hydrolagus colliei
Helen Tozer and Dominique Didier Dagit

Chapter 34
Notes on Reproduction of the Zebra Shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, in a Captive Environment
Kay Kunze and Lee Simmons

Chapter 35
Assessing Reproductive Potential and Gestation in Nurse Sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) Using Ultrasonography and Endoscopy: An Example of Bridging the Gap Between Field Research and Captive Studies
Jeffrey C. Carrier, Frank L. Murru, Michael T. Walsh, and Harold L. Pratt Jr.

Chapter 36
Record-keeping for Elasmobranch Exhibits
Max Janse and Jane Davis

Chapter 37
Census of Elasmobranchs in Public Aquariums
Beth Firchau, Warren Pryor, and João P. Correia

Chapter 38
Education and Elasmobranchs in Public Aquariums
Suzanne M. Gendron

Chapter 39
Research on Elasmobranchs in Public Aquariums
Malcolm J. Smale, Raymond T. Jones, João P. Correia, Alan D. Henningsen, Gerald L. Crow, and Rod Garner

Appendix 1
List of Elasmobranchs Refer to in the Manual sorted by Common Name

Appendix 2
List of Elasmobranchs Refer to in the Manual sorted by Scientific Name

Appendix 3
Elasmobranch checklist (Scientific name)

Appendix 4
Elasmobranch checklist (Common name)

Index 1
Elasmobranchs cited (Scientific name)

Index 2
Elasmobranchs cited (Common name)

Index 3
Microorganisms cited

Index 4
General

The Shark Supplement- A Companion Volume

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