ABOUT US
Our Mission
ReShark is an innovative, international collective of aquariums, NGOs, governments, academics, and local communities dedicated to scalable shark and ray rewilding through its affiliate project model. ReShark links ex situ and in situ shark and ray conservation efforts through breeding and conservation translocations.
Our Foundation
Conservation accelerator and amplifier
Multicultural, diverse leadership and international collaboration
Ethical and equitable coalition
Knowledge-transfer centered
Evidence-based and adaptive
Creating and sharing stories of hope
Our Founders
Our Supporters
≥US$500K
Fondation Segré
Katrine Bosley
MAC3 Impact Philanthropies
Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative
US$100K–499K
Anderson Family / Moccasin Lake Foundation
Charles Annenberg Weingarten
Charles Engelhard Foundation
Daniel Roozen
Djinda Foundation
Fat Tire Foundation
Katzenberg Foundation
Marie-Elizabeth Mali's Alchemy of Change Fund
MorShul Charitable Fund
Ocean Blue Tree
Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong
Rumah Foundation
Silolona Sojourns
Wolcott Henry Foundation
US$10K–99K
Alice C. Tyler Perpetual Trust
Amy Allshouse
Andrew Wicklund Design
Anheuser-Busch
Antony Warren
AZA Conservation Grants Fund
AZA SAFE Shark and Ray
Baillie Family
US$10K–99K
Blue Penguin Ocean Conservation Trust
BlueMark Fund
Code Blue Foundation
Earthsense Foundation
George Meyer
Georgia Aquarium
Hansen Family Foundation
Heidi and Chris Rogers
Jill Warnick
Jon Persky
Julie Munro
Kathy Xu
Leonard Conway
Lisa Williams
Marie McGladhen
Michael Light
Mission Blue
Pairi Daiza Foundation
Paul Webb
Phil Yeung
Powertech SRL Socio Unico
Repass-Rodgers Family Foundation
Samantha and Seren Bass
Sara and Brad Tieke
Save The Blue Foundation
Shannon and Audrey Wong
Sonia Henricot
The Plum Foundation
Victron Energy
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Vogel Family
Our Global Coalition
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🇮🇩 Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia
🇮🇩 National Research and Innovation Agency, Republic of Indonesia
🇮🇩 West Papua Provincial Government, Republic of Indonesia
🇮🇩 Southwest Papua Provincial Government, Republic of Indonesia
🇮🇩 Regional Research and Innovation Agency of West Papua Province, Republic of Indonesia
🇮🇩 Raja Ampat Regency Government, Republic of Indonesia
🇮🇩 Raja Ampat MPA Management Authority, Republic of Indonesia
🇹🇭 Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Thailand
🇹🇭 Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand -
🇮🇹 Acquario di Genova
🇺🇸 ABQ BioPark Zoo
🇫🇷 Aquarium de Lyon
🇳🇨 Aquarium des Lagons, New Caledonia
🇺🇸 Aquarium of the Pacific
🇹🇭 Aquaria Phuket
🇺🇸 Association of Zoos and Aquariums
🇦🇪 Atlantis, The Palm
🇺🇸 AZA Saving Animals from Extinction
🇨🇦 Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
🇺🇸 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
🇺🇸 Discovery Cove
🇪🇺 European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
🇺🇸 Field Museum
🇺🇸 Georgia Aquarium
🇺🇸 Golden Nugget Las Vegas
🇦🇺 Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
🇺🇸 Jacksonville's Museum of Science & History
🇮🇩 Jakarta Aquarium and Safari
🇺🇸 Jenkinson’s Aquarium
🇺🇸 Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife
🇺🇸 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
🇺🇸 Landry's Downtown Aquarium
🇪🇸 Loro Parque
🇺🇸 Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
🇺🇸 Minnesota Zoo
🇺🇸 Mystic Aquarium
🇺🇸 National Aquarium
🇫🇷 Nausicaá Centre National de la Mer
🇺🇸 New England Aquarium
🇺🇸 North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
🇭🇰 Ocean Park Hong Kong
🇵🇹 Oceanário de Lisboa
🇪🇸 Oceanogràfic València
🇫🇷 Océanopolis Brest
🇺🇸 OdySea Aquarium
🇯🇵 Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
🇺🇸 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
🇪🇸 Poema del Mar Aquarium
🇺🇸 Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
🇨🇦 Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
🇺🇸 Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
🇳🇱 Royal Burgers' Zoo
🇸🇬 Singapore Oceanarium
🇺🇸 SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California
🇦🇺 SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
🇦🇺 SEA LIFE Trust Australia and New Zealand
🇦🇺 Sea World Marine Park Gold Coast
🇺🇸 Seattle Aquarium
🇺🇸 SeaWorld Orlando
🇺🇸 SeaWorld San Antonio
🇺🇸 SeaWorld San Diego
🇺🇸 Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
🇺🇸 Shedd Aquarium
🇺🇸 South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction and Conservation
🇺🇸 The Dallas World Aquarium
🇺🇸 Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
🇿🇦 uShaka Sea World
🇺🇸 Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
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🇦🇺 James Cook University
🇬🇭 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
🇺🇸 Mote Marine Laboratory
🇺🇸 Loyola University
🇮🇩 Universitas Papua
🇺🇸 University of Delaware
🇦🇺 University of Queensland
🇦🇺 University of the Sunshine Coast -
🇦🇺 Biopixel Oceans Foundation
🇮🇩 Child Aid Papua
🇺🇸 Conservation International
🇮🇩 Elasmobranch Institute Indonesia
🇨🇭 Fondation Segré
🇮🇩 Indonesian Ocean Pride
🇺🇸 IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group
🇨🇦 IUCN SSC Cat Specialist Group
🇦🇪 IUCN SSC Conservation Translocation Specialist Group
🇦🇪 IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
🇮🇩 Konservasi Indonesia
🇨🇻 MarAlliance
🇮🇩 Misool Foundation
🇹🇭 Ocean Blue Tree
🇮🇩 Raja Ampat Research and Conservation Centre
🇺🇸 Re:wild
🇺🇸 Shark Advocates International
🇹🇭 Thai Sharks and Rays
🇮🇩 Thrive Conservation
🇹🇭 WildAid -
🇺🇸 Andrew Wicklund Design
🇫🇯 Barefoot Manta Island Resort
🇦🇺 Cairns Marine
🇮🇩 Indo Pacific Films
🇮🇩 Misool Resort
🇮🇩 Papua Diving
🇮🇩 Pelagos Marine Nusantara
🇮🇩 Sea Connection Art
🇦🇺 Sundive Byron Bay
🇺🇸 TJP Inc.
Key Project Criteria
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THREATENED STATUS
The species is listed as threatened
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KEY ASSESSMENTS
Population viability analysis (PVA) and genetic analyses have been completed to assess the feasibility of population recovery.
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CONSERVATION MEASURES
Adequate primary and secondary conservation measures are in place, including strictly-enforced MPAs, fisheries management, and legal frameworks.
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POST-RELEASE MONITORING
A robust post-release monitoring program is possible allowing for long-term tracking of reintroduced individuals and population outcomes.
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OTHER GUIDELINES
The project meets additional relevant IUCN guidelines and protocols, such as those outlined for conservation translocations and reintroductions.
Our Affiliate Projects
