Capture-induced parturition (premature-birth or abortion) in shark and ray (elasmobranch) species

Here is presented a list of shark and ray species observed and inferred to exhibit capture-induced parturition (birth). This encompasses both premature-birth and abortion of embryos. Also presented are data on species fecundity, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) threat levels, reproductive mode and fishing methods that induce parturition. If you know of a species that does not appear on the list, please get in contact with Kye Adams via ka738@uowmail.edu.au so that the list may be updated. For analyses and discussion of these data please view the linked article published in Biological Conservation. If you wish to present analyses of these data please reference the dataset DOI and feel free to contact the corresponding author at ka738@uowmail.edu.au with any questions. To cite a single species that exhibits capture-induced parturition please cite the original reference given. For each species the IUCN reference contains a hyperlink to the IUCN threat assessment, with information on taxonomy, geographic range, population, habitat and ecology, use and trade, threats and conservation actions. The reproductive mode for each species is taken from the capture-induced parturition reference, the IUCN threat assessment or from Compagno (1990). General references: Compagno, L.J.V., 1990. Alternative life-history styles of cartilaginous fishes in time and space. Environmental Biology of Fishes 28, 33-75. IUCN 2016. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2016-3. <http://www.iucnredlist.org>. More specific references are found within the dataset itself