Groundbreaking research on shark populations in Réunion has provided essential insights into the behaviour of these animals, which have driven the island to become a hotspot for beach fatalities, damaging the local tourism industry.
The sharks lured into the area by lower salinity levels in the water caused by new irrigation systems.
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This has prompted the French government to invest heavily in the CHARCH research programme, attracting researchers from across the world who have an interest in deciphering their behaviour.