The Great Fiji Shark Count

Counting Fiji's sharks, rays and turtles

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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.

The results of this survey will be used to help design ways to protect sharks in Fiji  Repeating these surveys on a regular basis will help monitor the effectiveness of Shark protection measures.

Silver Tip Shark in FijiThe results will be made available to all interested parties:

  • Local government, to assist in fisheries management policies in Fiji Waters.
  • International agencies and projects, to assist in shark management across the world
  • Local environmental managers, to develop better management plans for our reef system.
  • The scientific community, to assist them in the implementation of conservation strategies and management measures to improve the health of our reefs.
  • The tourism industry such as the resorts and dive operators, in order to raise awareness and assist them in designing better approaches towards caring for the marine environment.
  • The general public through this website and various publications such as local newspapers, in-flight magazines, local magazines, posters etc.

Silver Tip Shark in FijiA major country report will be compiled and released, to increase general awareness and to illustrate the positive outcome which your participation in The Great Fiji Shark Count has had on protecting Fiji’s marine ecosystems for generations ahead to enjoy.

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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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