We removed some tangled shark fishing gear with j hooks (a no-no) that was wrapped in one of Niue’s FADs. This likely drifted from the open ocean as the Niuean fishers didn’t recognize the gear and use circle hooks (safer for sharks) to fish for tunas.

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The first tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) ever tagged in the Cook Islands was released off Aitutaki. We’re still waiting for her tag to pop off and reveal her journey.

We tagged it, so what? Tags reveal where sharks travel and when, giving us a glimpse into their secret lives. These insights guide better protections (and make cool squiggly lines on maps). We are so close to funding the next tag. Let’s goooo! Invite your friends!

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Tag, you’re it! For this month, (Sharktober, of course), the Sharks Pacific Tag Team will donate to fund satellite tags to study shark movements in the Pacific Islands. Donors receive Tag Team swag, tracking access, and entry into a name-a-shark contest. Donate today. Link in bio. Tag a friend!

Our BRUVS camera footage never disappoints