Standardized Diet Compositions and Trophic Levels of Sharks

compiled by:

Dr. Enric Cortés
Southeast Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service
Panama City Facility, 3500 Delwood Beach Rd., Panama City, FL 32408
Tel. (850)234-6541 Fax. (850)235-3559
e-mail: cortes@bio.fsu.edu

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