The Great Fiji Shark Count

Whitetip reef shark

The whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, More info here…
Grey reef shark

The grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, sometimes More info here…
Silvertip shark

Simple ID points: Sharp nose, white tips to dorsal fin (back fin), pectoral fins (side fins), More info here…
Tiger shark

Galeocerdo cuvier Fijian: Qio Taika/ Qio Oria ral fins (side fins), tail and smaller fins, More info here…

Welcome to The Great Fiji Shark Count !

Throughout the months of April and November every year, you have the opportunity to help celebrate and record Fiji’s amazing coral reef biodiversity, show you care about our world’s delicate coral reef systems, and have fun, by taking part in the FIJI-WIDE SHARK COUNT!

Easy to do, this is suitable for visitors and locals alike, whether you like to fish, snorkel, or SCUBA dive. We hope that tourists, school children, scientists and all people with an interest in the marine environment will take to the reefs with us to search for the Sharks of Fiji!

The Great Fiji Shark Count will be held across Fiji every April and November every year.

You can do a single count, or take part as many times as you like during that month, so that you cover different reefs. All data will be gratefully accepted!

So, see your resort, watersports operator or travel agent, get your Shark identification materials and dive into the beautiful blue waters of Fiji, to be a part of history!