12929
HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Shark Predation Mitigation Shark Sightings and Incidents
Data Set
Published / External
12927
HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Shark Predation Mitigation
Project
In Work
2018-02-23
Data on direct sightings of large sharks around monk seal pupping sites and shark incidents on preweaned and newly weaned pups at French Frigate Shoals are entered on a standardized form in the field and transcribed to an excel worksheet at PIFSC. Video at Trig islet (FFS) is recorded in some years; video was systematically viewed from the 2009 monk seal breeding season and shark presence was recorded for 57 days of video.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is the lead agency responsible for the recovery of the Hawaiian monk seal. Each year the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Protected Species Division, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program conducts studies at the main breeding sites to provide information necessary to evaluate (1) the status and trends of the monk seal subpopulations, (2) natural history traits such as survival, reproduction, growth, behavior, and feeding habits, and (3) the success of various activities designed to facilitate population growth. In recent years, Galapagoes Shark predation has become a major cause of death and injury to nursing and newly weaned Hawaiian monk seal pups at French Frigate Shoals, and studies have shown that a small subset of the Galapagoes Shark population at French Frigate Shoals frequent areas near pupping beaches. The purpose of this dataset is to describe direct sightings of large sharks around monk seal pupping sites and shark incidents on preweaned and newly weaned pups at French Frigate Shoals.
Division: Protected Species
Division Chief: Charles Littnan
Program: PSD Survival Enhancement Program
Authorities: Endangered Species Act
Ownership: PIFSC
Study Area: Hawaiian Archipelago, French Frigate Shoals
Spatial Resolution: Island or Atoll, islet and sector (perimeter of each islet divided into sectors for use in data collection)
Temporal Resolution: Date
Frequency of Collection: Daily
Time of collection: During the field season
Type of Data Collected: Log of shark sightings and incidents
Collection Method: Data forms
Recording Media: Paper, Excel
Collection Standards of the Data or Creation Standards of the Data Product: Available
Data Collection Documentation: Internal documents
Storage Location: 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg 176, Honolulu, HI 96818
Storage Media: Paper, binders, Excel
Security and Integrity Plans: Available
Storage and Security Documentation: Available
Data Distribution Method: Zip files via email or CD
Theme
hawaiian monk seal
Theme
hmsrp
Theme
pifsc
Theme
protected species
Theme
psd
Theme
shark incidents
Theme
shark predation mitigation
Theme
shark sightings
Theme
survival enhancement
Spatial
french frigate shoals
Spatial
hawaiian archipelago
Spatial
northwestern hawaiian islands
Spatial
pacific region
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Honolulu
HI
USA
1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg 176, Honolulu, HI 96818
Data Set
CSV and Excel Files
As Needed
Table (digital)
Shark sightings and incidents
visual observation
NA
NA
36623
Shark_Sightings
Shark_Sightings
Published / External
Completed
.
Data Table
Yes
.
1
Date
DATE
22
No
No
Active
Date(s) of observation.
DATE
2
Islet
TEXT
255
No
No
Active
Name of islet within French Frigate Shoals (FFS). Blank = data not available.
TEXT
3
Shark_Sighting
TEXT
255
No
No
Active
Description of shark observation/activity.
TEXT
4
Notes
TEXT
255
No
No
Active
notes.
TEXT
Data Steward
2015-11-16
Person
Robinson, Stacie
stacie.robinson@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96839
USA
(808)725-5740
Data Steward
2008-10-31
2015-11-16
Person
Gobush, Kathleen S
kathleen.gobush@noaa.gov
Distributor
2019-05-28
Organization
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
PIFSC
pifsc.info@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96818
USA
808-725-5360
https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov
Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center homepage
Online Resource
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Distributor
2015-11-16
Person
Robinson, Stacie
stacie.robinson@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96839
USA
(808)725-5740
Metadata Contact
2015-11-16
Person
Robinson, Stacie
stacie.robinson@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96839
USA
(808)725-5740
Point of Contact
2015-11-16
Person
Robinson, Stacie
stacie.robinson@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96839
USA
(808)725-5740
Point of Contact
2008-10-31
2015-11-16
Person
Gobush, Kathleen S
kathleen.gobush@noaa.gov
-180
-150
30
10
French Frigate Shoals, Hawaiian Archipelago, Pacific Region
Continuing
2006-01-01
Unclassified
NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Data Access, Sharing, and Dissemination Guidelines
Data are available by following the URL provided in this metadata record. Requestor is asked to submit a request to Stacie Robinson (Stacie.Robinson@noaa.gov) and work with her and other PIFSC Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program staff to assure proper use of this data.
NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Data Access, Sharing, and Dissemination Guidelines
Use of the data set should be cleared with NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division. These data are PRELIMINARY and have not be completely screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary data. The developers of these data are concerned with assuring its proper use. Before data are used to draw specific scientific conclusions, potential users are requested to contact NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division for background on the data. Acknowledgement of the data should be cited. Different versions of the dataset may exist. The user must be sure to use the appropriate data set for the time period of interest. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable, NOAA cannot assume liablility for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers.
https://oceanwatch.pifsc.noaa.gov/xfer/PIFSC_PIRO_bulk_data_download_InPort_12929.tgz
2019-05-28
Organization
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
PSD_HMSRP_Shark_Sightings.csv
csv (comma-separated values)
CSV - Comma Separated Values (Text)
Observation efforts are dependent upon field season length and logistical considerations such as weather and available field staff.
Observation efforts are dependent upon field season length and logistical considerations such as weather and available field staff.
Observation efforts are dependent upon field season length and logistical considerations such as weather and available field staff.
Field camp leaders were responsible for ensuring careful and accurate recording of data.
Yes
Unknown
Yes
No
1 year
NCEI-MD
1 year
Original files will be regularly backed up and stored on a secure server separate from publicly accessible files.
Observations were made and recorded in NOAA/NMFS field camps.
Original field data
Organization
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Originator
1
Observations were recorded in the field
Person
Robinson, Stacie
stacie.robinson@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96839
USA
(808)725-5740
Original field data
2
Observations were entered into an spreadsheet
Person
Robinson, Stacie
stacie.robinson@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96839
USA
(808)725-5740
Original field data
36623
Entity
Shark_Sightings
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Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
PIFSC
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96818
USA
808-725-5300
http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1001
Public
No
2017-02-17
1 Year
2018-02-17