Location
Northeastern Australia
Target catch
Bigeye and yellowfin tuna
Study Type
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch
Nylon monofilament leaders had higher catch rates of bigeye tunas when compared to wire leaders, but had no effect on yellowfin catch
Effect on bycatch species
Wire leaders had higher catch rates of sharks when compared to nylon monofilament leaders
Bycatch species
Fishing Gear
Reduction technique