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The world's largest international shark, ray, and chimaera scientific conference. ~ Join us in Sri Lanka in 2026.
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Guido Leurs as a keynote speaker at Sharks International 2026!
📝 Registration and abstract submission are now open - don’t miss your chance to be part of #SI2026!
🔗: si2026.org
📸 Nadia Hijner, Amanda Nicholls & Guido Leurs
We’re excited to welcome Ghofrane Labyedh as a keynote speaker at Sharks International 2026!
📅 Join us in Sri Lanka from 4-8 May 2026 to hear directly from Ghofrane and learn from her inspiring vision for inclusive, regional conservation.
🔗 si2026.org
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Diego Cardeñosa as a keynote speaker at SI2026, where he will share insights from his work, highlighting innovative approaches to conservation, policy impact, and enforcement of wildlife trade regulations.
🔗 si2026.org
Register for Sharks International 2026 is today!
🦈 Join a global community at #SI2026 in Sri Lanka, 4-8 May! Registration includes access to all sessions, keynotes, sides events, and the welcome reception. Don’t miss out, register now for #SI2026!
🔗https://si2026.org/
We’re excited to introduce Dr. Barbara E. Wueringer as our first keynote speaker for #SI2026!
📅 Join us in Sri Lanka from 4-8 May 2026 to hear directly from Barbara and learn from her at the world’s largest shark, ray, and chimaera conference.
🔗 si2026.org
Species Highlight: Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus ocellatus)
🦅 The name "eagle ray" refers to the ray's distinctive V-shaped snout, which resembles a bird’s beak. Interested in learning more about sharks, rays and chimaeras? Join us at #SI2026!
🔗 si2026.org
🦈 It’s Shark Awareness Day 2025!
Sharks have shaped oceans for over 400 million years, but today face global decline.
📢 Join #SI2026: the leading shark & ray science conference.
📝 Abstracts + registration now open!
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka | 4–8 May
🔗 si2026.org
Registration for Sharks International 2026 is NOW OPEN!
Registration includes access to all sessions, keynotes, sides events, and the welcome reception. Don’t miss out, register now for #SI2026!
🔗 Rates: si2026.org/participate/...
🔗 Registration form: si2026.org/registration...
Call for Abstracts is NOW OPEN for Sharks International 2026! 🦈
Help shape Sharks International 2026 - the world’s largest conference on sharks, rays, and chimaeras - taking place 4–8 May 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
🔗 More info: si2026.org/participate/...
📸 Fabrice Dudenhofer
🚀 Sharks International 2026 website is LIVE!
We’re thrilled to officially announce the launch of our brand new website: si2026.org
This is your go-to hub for everything related to Sharks International 2026.
Follow our page for the latest updates on #SI2026!
Join leading global experts in Sri Lanka, for #SI2026. Discover cutting-edge research, policy innovations, and collaborative strategies aimed at protecting chondrichthyans from their primary threat of overfishing and auxiliary threats like plastic pollution.
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🦈 International Day for Biological Diversity
🐟 Sharks and rays play a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of marine ecosystems. To spotlight their importance and drive global action, #SI2026 is coming to Colombo 🇱🇰 (4–8 May, 2026).
📸 Imagery by Kogia Library (www.kogia.org)
Not yet! The application date will be announced soon!
22.05.2025 09:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0🦈 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!
🦈 According to the IUCN Red List, over 37% of all shark and ray species are threatened with extinction. On #EndangeredSpeciesDay, we’re reminded of the urgent need for action.
👉 Join us at #SI2026 to share solutions, advance science & drive global chondrichthyan conservation.
🦈 Shark eyesight = next-level 👀
Thanks to a reflective layer (tapetum lucidum), sharks see exceptionally well in low light.
📅 Learn more and connect with the world’s leading shark experts at #SI2026 in 🇱🇰 Colombo, 4–8 May 2026 – the world’s biggest chondrichthyan conference!
💬 Introducing: #SI2026 Community Questions
Got questions about sharks, rays, or chimaeras? Drop them in the comments or send them our way! Each month, we’ll feature one and invite the community to share answers, insights, and more!
🦈 Blotched Fantail Ray (Taeniurops meyeni)
Interested in learning more about chondrichthyan research, management advances, and explore new opportunities for collaboration? Join us at the world’s largest shark, ray, and chimaera conference from 4-8 May 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka!
📢 #SI2026 – Update!
✅ Proposal reviews are complete & acceptance emails have been sent!
📩 Check your inbox (and spam) & confirm participation by 15 May.
🎤 Shortlisted keynote speakers have also been notified.
⏳ Abstract submissions & registration not open yet—stay tuned!
Discover the fascinating world of sharks, rays, and chimaeras in our new social media species highlight series! Every few weeks, we'll introduce a new species and share insights into its distribution, ecology, threats, and more
📸 Ocean Image Bank | Masayuki Agawa
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
A 20% registration discount is available for all SAARC and low-income country participants (students or professionals) who are leading a symposium. View the full list of countries here: datatopics.worldbank.org/world-develo...
🔗 Proposal Submission Form: lnkd.in/gWrwTUCc
Help shape #SI2026, the world’s largest shark, ray, and chimaera conference, May 4–8, 2026, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, by submitting your proposals.
📄 Reminder: The call for abstracts opens later this year!
🔗 Click this link to access the submission form: lnkd.in/gWrwTUCc
🦈 Learn more about sharks, rays, and chimaeras!
🌍 Sharks International is the world’s largest conference for Chondrichthyes. Follow our page for the latest on #SI2026, insights into sharks, rays, and chimaeras, discover Sri Lanka with us, and much more!
📸 Rui Oliveria
📣 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
📸 Simon Hilbourne | Manta Trust
@saveourseas.bsky.social @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social @iucnshark.bsky.social #si2026 #srilanka #elasmbranchs
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
