The Great Fiji Shark Count

Counting Fiji's sharks, rays and turtles

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  • Grey reef shark

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

    Grey reef shark
  • Silvertip shark

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

    Silvertip shark
  • Tiger shark

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

    Tiger shark
  • Whitetip reef shark

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

    Whitetip reef shark
Blacktip Reef Sharks by Tim Rock

Why count Sharks in Fiji?

It is estimated that globally as many as 73 million sharks are killed every year, and that shark populations have dropped by 70- 80% over the past few years. This is due to commercial fishing for sharks, most of which are thrown away once their fins have been sliced off for sale for shark fin soup.

More info here…

Whitetip Reef sharks

Shark Biology

Sharks are an ancient life form. 400 Million years ago, before man was on the Earth, before the Dinosaurs walked the planet, there were primitive sharks. The body and biology of the shark is so perfectly adapted to its lifestyle that it has hardly changed in the past 65 million years.

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Silver Tip Shark in Fiji

Results and data

Using the data you have helped gather, we will not only be able to map Shark distribution and abundance in Fiji for the first time, but because Sharks are Apex Predators and vital to overall marine life balance, we can use the information to infer patterns of marine ecosystem health.

More info here…

Tourism-driven ocean science for sustainable use: A case study of sharks in Fiji

Tourism-driven ocean science for sustainable use: A case study of sharks in Fiji

Pre-print of new paper available, a case study of sharks in Fiji , based on the results of the Great Fiji Shark Count.

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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!

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