Anybody know how to estimate the weight of a shark using length and girth measurements.
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Estimate weight of shark
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Re: Estimate weight of shark
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Flounder 46cm; Spurdog 120cm; Stingray 91cm; Smooth Hound 114cm; 103.5cm; 104cm
Total species boat/shore: 45
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Flounder 46cm; Spurdog 120cm; Stingray 91cm; Smooth Hound 114cm; 103.5cm; 104cm
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Re: Estimate weight of shark
There is a app I use its called fishcalc. Type in lenght then girth and hit calculate. It's very close . I tryed it out agents the scales I have and it was with in a half lb. also is a free app. Handy to have with you.TheMightyMac wrote:Anybody know how to estimate the weight of a shark using length and girth measurements.
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Re: Estimate weight of shark
Yup! Its girth X girth X total length in inches then divide the answer by 800 to give your estimated weight in pounds 
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