Date of Award
5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology
Department
Anthropology
First Reader/Committee Chair
Matthew Des Lauriers
Abstract
Remains of sharks are found worldwide in various archaeological contexts, but generally, the relationships between humans and sharks have been rare research topics. This thesis will present and discuss the shark remains found during the archaeological investigations at Isla Cedros, an island off the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. I will discuss the distinct species of sharks in the assemblage, the types of remains, the contexts they were found in, and incorporate what is known about each species to interpret the diverse types of relationships humans have with sharks at Cedros. By incorporating human-behavioral ecology and symbolic behavior frameworks, I will discuss how the sharks’ role in human ecological systems may influence behavior and ideology.
Recommended Citation
Canoff, Alyssa, "THE ROLE OF SHARKS IN THE HUMAN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS OF ISLA CEDROS, BAJA CALIFORNIA" (2023). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1716.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1716