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¹Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA. mmurray@mbayaq.org

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Area of Science:

Veterinary medicine
Aquatic biology
Marine conservation

Background:

Sharks are vital keystone species in ocean ecosystems.
Public aquariums increasingly house sharks, necessitating veterinary care.
Endoscopy is an emerging diagnostic and monitoring tool in aquatic medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the utility of endoscopy in shark medicine.
To highlight considerations for performing endoscopic procedures on sharks.
To discuss the role of endoscopy in managing captive and free-ranging sharks.

Main Methods:

Review of current applications and potential of endoscopy in sharks.
Consideration of anatomical and immobilization factors specific to sharks.
Discussion of endoscopic procedures in clinical and scientific contexts.

Main Results:

Endoscopy is a valuable, albeit nascent, tool for shark health management.
Successful endoscopic procedures require careful consideration of shark anatomy and immobilization.
Endoscopy can aid in both the clinical care of captive sharks and the scientific study of wild populations.

Conclusions:

Endoscopy is a significant adjunctive procedure for captive shark management.
Endoscopy holds potential for the scientific monitoring of free-ranging shark populations.
Further development and application of endoscopy will enhance shark conservation efforts.