College of Ocean, Shandong University at Weihai, Weihai 264209, Shandong, China.
J Fish Biol. 2012 Apr;80(5):1608-18. doi: 10.1111/j.1095-8649.2012.03250.x. Epub 2012 Mar 22.
This study gives an account of spatial and temporal distribution of whale shark Rhincodon typus catch events in China on the basis of historical records and information obtained from interviews with fishing industry stakeholders. A total of 186 R. typus were recorded with key harvest areas identified as in Hainan and Zhejiang, and the peak catching seasons were May to June and September to October. Aspects of the R. typus trade are discussed, including products, markets and the process. The results suggest that R. typus is increasingly becoming a targeted resource in China as a consequence of fierce competition for large shark fins and an emerging local market for consumption of all body parts. Current obstacles and potential measures for sustainable exploitation and trade of R. typus are discussed.
本研究基于历史记录和对渔业利益相关者的访谈信息，描述了中国鲸鲨（Rhincodon typus）捕捞事件的时空分布。共记录了 186 次鲸鲨捕捞事件，主要捕捞区域为海南和浙江，捕捞旺季为 5 月至 6 月和 9 月至 10 月。本文还讨论了鲸鲨贸易的各个方面，包括产品、市场和贸易过程。结果表明，由于对大型鱼翅的激烈竞争以及当地对鲸鲨全身消费需求的新兴市场，中国的鲸鲨正逐渐成为一种目标资源。本文还讨论了可持续开发和贸易鲸鲨所面临的当前障碍和潜在措施。
