Sharks International 2026 brought together researchers, conservationists, and shark enthusiasts from around the world with one shared goal: protecting sharks and rays. As a first-time scientific conference attendee, I discovered a global community built on collaboration, curiosity, and passion. From presenting my research on tiger shark predation at Kure Atoll to making unexpected connections, this experience showed me the value of stepping outside my comfort zone.

INTRO Now that the Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) Australia and Southeast Indian Ocean region has been mapped (with 158 ISRAs identified), I wanted to share what that process looked like behind the scenes: the long days of literature mining, the forensic-level scrutiny of citizen science platforms, the meticulously organised spreadsheets, and the inspiring collaboration that made the final map possible. ABOUT ME Hi, I’m Adrianna! I have just recently completed my Maste

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The South Pacific Commission has been publishing newsletters since April 1971. The need for its creation was explained in the first...

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