Pacific fisheries summit gives a boost to albacore & seabirds Much of the world’s albacore tuna catch, which usually ends up in a can, comes from the southwestern Pacific Ocean, where fishery managers just passed a new set of conservation rules. The parties to…

At talks covering nearly 20% of the planet’s ocean, the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission adopted science-based catch limits for South Pacific albacore and new seabird protections — but failed to advance rules on transshipment, a practice linked to illegal fishing.

Sometimes you don't have a choice on where you sleep during an expedition. We love how creative our team get on exactly where to sleep on a boat...

Our Research Director, Vinay Udyawer, co-authored a paper on tiger shark relocation off Queensland, Australia. Led by the Department of Primary Industries, the paper was published in the journal, Ocean and Coastal Management, and is worth your time.
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However, now more than ever, we need to ensure that these sharks get the protection they deserve at the fishing vessel, so they aren't caught and traded in the first place.

It means that international trade in their parts is officially banned. This is a huge step toward inching them away from their "Critically Endangered" status...

It's official: Oceanic Whitetip Sharks are now on Appendix I on CITES. What does that mean?

Today is Giving Tuesday, an annual day of generosity.

This year, we ask that you consider making a donation to Sharks Pacific.

Without you, we wouldn’t be able to do our research or ensure effective fisheries policies in the Pacific.

Click the link in bio to donate and make a difference today.

Good luck! Happy tagging

Do some tiger sharks prefer beaches? Insights for shark management from a broad-scale comparative tracking study Human coastal populations and water-based recreation are growing, increasing potential for interactions with sharks near beaches. At popular beaches i…

We do what we can to not include pulp! Great paper on tiger shark movements featuring our Research Director, Vinay Udyawer - www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) are more than just apex predators — they’re vital storytellers of the Pacific.

Because they can swim vast distances along coastlines and even across the Pacific, tiger sharks also help us uncover how marine life connects across island nations and ocean corridors.

We removed some tangled shark fishing gear with j hooks (a no-no) that was wrapped in one of Niue’s FADs. This likely drifted from the open ocean as the Niuean fishers didn’t recognize the gear and use circle hooks (safer for sharks) to fish for tunas.

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Here’s how thresher sharks whip their tails back and forth A new study breaks down the biomechanics of one of the marine world’s most unusual hunting behaviors. Thresher sharks have one of the strangest body plans of any fish, with almost half their body c…

ICYMI: My interview with scientists who studied the physics of how thresher sharks whip their tails fast enough to cause an underwater shock wave

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The first tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) ever tagged in the Cook Islands was released off Aitutaki. We’re still waiting for her tag to pop off and reveal her journey.

The Bold Efforts To Make Tuna Fishing Safer For Sharks, Rays And Oceans TUNACONS is redefining sustainable tuna fishing in the Eastern Pacific by combining advanced technology, rigorous observer programs, and innovative conservation practices, protecting species like…

The Bold Efforts To Make Tuna Fishing Safer For Sharks, Rays And Oceans

Yes! Carcharhinus falciformis.

Woo! Welcome to Team Pacific!

We tagged it, so what? Tags reveal where sharks travel and when, giving us a glimpse into their secret lives. These insights guide better protections (and make cool squiggly lines on maps). We are so close to funding the next tag. Let’s goooo! Invite your friends!

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How do we tag sharks? Our team uses standardized, ethical methods to attach satellite tags that transmit movement data. You fund the tags and we’ll fund the time to deploy them. Join our Sharktober Tag Team!

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Tag, you’re it! For this month, (Sharktober, of course), the Sharks Pacific Tag Team will donate to fund satellite tags to study shark movements in the Pacific Islands. Donors receive Tag Team swag, tracking access, and entry into a name-a-shark contest. Donate today. Link in bio. Tag a friend!

‘Super big deal’: High seas treaty reaches enough ratifications to become law A major treaty establishing a framework for the world’s nations to jointly manage marine conservation in international waters, which cover about half of the Earth’s surface, has reached enough…

‘Super big deal’: High seas treaty reaches enough ratifications to become law

What a cool experience!

They’re incredible to see up close. Mesmerizing.

Happy World Manta Day!

Predicted in 2009 by Dr. Andrea Marshall, but formally recognized & described in 2025, Mobula yarae became the third manta ray species. What are the scientific names for the other two species?

Brazil weighs new measures to manage shark trade, fishing The Brazilian government is reviewing its legal framework for the trade in sharks. Measures now under consideration include a potential ban on fin exports and stricter rules for shark fishing and…

Brazil weighs new measures to manage shark trade, fishing

Hahaha! It’s a tough title to contend with for sure. They ARE pretty great.

A white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) near Isla Guadalupe, MX.

Fun fact: Research shows their brains are dominated by huge olfactory bulbs, among the largest of any shark, letting them track prey and navigate by scent across vast distances.

Research: @profsharkbrain.bsky.social
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They really like attention, those red snappers!

Our BRUVS camera footage never disappoints

NOAA Fisheries bolsters American seafood industry with new import provisions Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions ensure foreign fisheries meet U.S. standards of excellence

“fisheries from 46 nations now face stringent import restrictions, ensuring that seafood entering U.S. markets adhere to the same high standards as American-caught seafood.”

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Niue is often called “The Rock of Polynesia”—a raised coral island surrounded by some of the clearest water on Earth. With no rivers to carry sediment into the sea, visibility here can be up to 80m (basically infinity). We love doing our work here.