🦈 Blotched Fantail Ray 🌍 Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) ⚠️ Threats: Bycatch, trade & habitat degradation. Interested in learning more about chondrichthyan research, management advances, and explore new collaborations? Join us #SI2026! 🎥 Simon Hilbourne

Welcome to Sri Lanka! 🇱🇰 From beautiful landscapes and rich culture to incredible food and wildlife, explore it all in our Sri Lanka Spotlight Series — your guide ahead of the conference! 🗓️ Join us in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 4-8 May 2026 for Sharks International 2026!

We’ve received 150+ proposals for Sharks International 2026—thank you! Our committee is reviewing submissions, with final decisions by end of April. 📄 Abstract submissions & registration open later this year. Stay tuned for updates on #SI2026! 📸 Ocean Image Bank | Jake Wilton

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED ✏️ We've already received great session ideas and keynote nominations! However, due to some requests, we're extending the proposal deadline. 📅 *NEW* Deadline: 25 March 2025 🔗 Click this link to access the submission form: lnkd.in/gWrwTUCc

🌍 Celebrating World Wildlife Day! 🦈 Join us at the world’s largest chondrichthyan conference from 4-8 May 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Connect with scientists, conservationists, policymakers, shark enthusiasts and more! #SI2026

🦈 Open Call for Proposals! 📅 Submission deadline: March 15, 2025 📩 Reviewed by our scientific panel—responses by April 2025 🔗 Click this link to access the submission form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📸 (2-4) Daniel Fernando #SI2026

OPEN CALL for Sharks International 2026 proposals for keynote speakers, themed sessions and panels, workshops, and side events 📢 🦈 Please submit proposals via: forms.gle/9EiKJVncMoa7... Deadline: 15th March 2025

Mark your calendars and save the date - we have exciting news! 🗓️ 🦈 The 5th Sharks International conference is set to take place from 4th to 8th May 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Share and follow us for updates! @saveourseas.bsky.social @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social #sharksinternational2026