Project A5: Hammerhead Shark Movement and Location Estimates in Australian Waters

Australian Ocean Data Network provides CSV files of location estimates for hammerhead sharks tagged with Wildlife Computers miniPAT archival tags and SPOT6 tags. The data describes movements restricted within state waters, with no recorded crossings of state or international boundaries. The dataset was last updated on 2026-06-04.

Use Cases

• Modeling shark movement corridors based on location estimates.
• Analyzing habitat fidelity based on the description of restricted movement within state waters.
• Assessing satellite tag accuracy by comparing miniPAT and SPOT6 location data.
• Studying population connectivity or isolation based on the absence of cross-boundary movements.

Strengths

• Data originates from two established tag types (Wildlife Computers miniPAT and SPOT6).
• The description provides a specific accuracy note for miniPAT data (estimates may be up to 100 km).
• Geographic scope is clearly defined as movements within Australian state waters.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Location estimates from archival tags require consideration against ARGOS location classes, adding complexity.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Data collected from hammerhead sharks tagged with Wildlife Computers miniPAT archival tags and SPOT6 tags.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 09:40:43.337242; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Australian state waters