| dc.description.abstract | One of the most important factors when keeping shark species in captivity is the creation of an
adapted and correct feeding plan, as it is fundamental for their health and survival. Studies in
this field were carried mainly on teleosts, assuming that elasmobranchs possess similar
nutritional requirements. Unfortunately, no clear data can be found in the literature about the
optimal diet for sharks, and it was assumed that it should be as similar as the diet found in the
wild. It made it then extremely difficult for aquarists to decide the quantity, quality, types of
food and supplementation that the captive sharks should receive. | en_US |
