Immature Sharks (IMAGE) Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Caption Artisanal and industrial fisheries of the Pacific coast of Panama regularly exploit at least 18 shark species, a large number of which are caught while still immature. Credit Alejandro Tagliafico Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.