Sharks Pacific

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day from our Dents & Tents crew in Niue! 🇳🇺🦈

04/10/2026

Trialing shark deterrents, but make it ASMR 🎧🦈🛥️

04/06/2026

On the front lines of food security
For the Pacific, this is bigger than policy.
It’s food security.
It’s a livelihood.
It’s culture.
From tuna fisheries to shark conservation, decisions made in these rooms shape the future of our oceans.
Read more on our blog: https://sharkspacific.org/on-the-front-lines-of-food-security/

04/03/2026

Meet Ru. He's been a part of the Sharks Pacific family since 2018, when he tagged his first shark. Raised in Tongareva, Cook Islands - this was a special moment for him to see his homeland from a different perspective in the Nat Geo sub.

03/30/2026

From the ocean to your plate, the journey of shark meat isn’t always transparent.
With global demand increasing, endangered sharks can be sold under vague or misleading labels often without consumers even knowing.
So how does it happen?
Visit our Field Notes to learn more. .
https://sharkspacific.org/shark-on-the-shelf/

03/27/2026

Our Founder and Executive Director just wrapped up her most recent tour with . One of the highlights was giving three talks in Calgary . Here’s a window into her busy days on tour. Thanks to everyone who attended!

03/16/2026

These kids grew up to protect sharks💘🦈

02/27/2026

What happens when you ask a shark conservationist 73(ish) completely unfiltered questions?

In this playful and insightful Q&A, we hang out with Dr. Jess Cramp, founder and Executive Director of Sharks Pacific, for a behind-the-scenes look at the woman behind the science.

From shark tagging and marine conservation in the Pacific, to her favorite fish, travel essentials, books, fears & most-loved dive spots in Rarotonga.

Sharks Pacific operates across the Cook Islands, Niue, and the wider Pacific region, focusing on shark research, conservation, education, and community engagement. Through shark tagging expeditions, scientific research and public outreach, our organisation works to protect vulnerable shark species and strengthen ocean conservation efforts in the Pacific Ocean.

This episode is a reminder that behind every marine biologist, conservation leader, and shark advocate is a real person with passions, quirks & hidden talents.

If you care about:
• Shark conservation
• Marine science
• Pacific Ocean research
• Women in science
• Ocean protection
• Life as a marine biologist
• Conservation leadership

…this one’s for you.

🌊 Learn more about our work in shark research and conservation in the Cook Islands and Niue.

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Which answer surprised you the most?

02/13/2026

In his latest op-ed, Sharks Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook makes the case that the connection between human welfare and ocean conservation is direct and unavoidable.

Lawlessness toward people often goes hand in hand with lawlessness toward the ocean and the resources we extract from it.

Visit the link to learn more about the reforms needed to protect fishing crews and strengthen governance.

Photos: © Francisco Blaha

https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/sustainable-fisheries-cant-be-built-on-exploited-labor-commentary/

01/03/2026