Sharks Pacific

Protecting sharks and working with the people and places they depend on.

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How We're Making a Difference
Research

Through our research, we aim to provide important data on shark presence, abundance, habitat use and movement patterns in the Pacific.

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Outreach

We reach out in person and digitally through presentations, one on one meetings, school visits, community events, multinational gatherings and more.

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Policy

Our policy work occurs at three main levels, community, national and international and the policy measures span recreational and industrial fisheries, trade and ecotourism.

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How We're Making a Difference

Through research, outreach, education and advocacy, we are working to understand the complex issues contributing to the decline of shark and ray populations and helping to create effective regulations that will protect them for future generations.

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Field Notes // 10.28.24

How and Why We Tag Sharks

If you’ve been following us for a while, then you know that we tag sharks. But you may not be clear on what types of tags we use and why.

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We're in The News

Our Work is Making Headlines
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01.2021

Oceanic shark and ray populations have collapsed by 70 percent over 50 years

But there are solutions, experts say, such as regulating international trade in sharks and creating more sustainable fisheries.

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10.2018

There are Better Ways to Save Sharks. Here’s How.

National Geographic explorer Jessica Cramp discusses how to better save sharks through improved conservation policies.

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01.2019

Meet Two Generations of Leading Ocean Protectors

Sylvia Earle and Jessica Cramp share what inspires them and how everyone can help make a cleaner, bluer world.

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07.2020

Global Status and Conservation Potential of Reef Sharks

The project surveyed nearly 400 reefs across 58 nations as part of the Global FinPrint project and concluded that sharks were virtually absent on many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating that they are too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem.

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09.2018

What It Takes to Guard a Giant Shark Sanctuary

An unlikely group—including a National Geographic explorer and a former shark smuggler—team up to protect the Cook Islands' sharks.

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Field Notes
11.11.24
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The Untold Story of Sharks

National Geographic Live has announced their 2024-25 event dates and Sharks Pacific’s Executive Director, Jess Cramp, will be a part of the tour. Find an event near you.

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10.28.24
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How and Why We Tag Sharks

If you’ve been following us for a while, then you know that we tag sharks. But you may not be clear on what types of tags we use and why.

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08.26.20
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Progress Update – August 2020

We’ve been busy and we’re excited to share our progress with you. Here’s what we’ve been up to.

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