The world's largest international shark, ray, and chimaera scientific conference.
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Join us in Sri Lanka in 2026.
Sharks International 2026
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🦈 Sharks International 2026 would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors and supporters.
🤝 We extend our sincere thanks to all our supporters!
#SharksInternational2026 #SI2026.
Sharks International 2026
Join us for our Daily Plenary Keynote Sessions
From 09:00–10:00 each day at Sirimavo Expo Centre, Hall A, two keynote speakers will deliver plenary sessions exploring critical themes in shark and ray conservation.
We hope you enjoyed today’s workshops for those who signed up – from landing site surveys, to species conservation planning for sharks, building a more diverse and relevant Sharkipedia, and more!
A reminder that registration and the opening reception will take place today, Sunday, 3 May:
• Registration & Merch Stall: 15:00 – 17:30 | at conference venue BMICH (please note pre-orders will be available for pick up from Monday onwards)
• Opening Reception: 17:30 – 21:00
🗓️ NEW SIDE EVENT ADDED
Grants 101: what are donors looking for?
🗓️ Friday 8 May | 13:15-14:15 (Hall A)
As #SI2026 comes to a close, sincere thanks to everyone who made the conference possible and meaningful.
This conference would not have been possible without the collective effort of so many dedicated people working together!
#SI2026 #SriLanka #SharksInternational2026
One of the biggest takeaways from #SI2026 in Colombo was clear: sharks and rays do not recognise political boundaries - and conservation efforts cannot stop at them either.
Read the Mongabay Article for more: news.mongabay.com/2026/05/shar...
Before #SI2026 begins in Colombo, take a moment to read the latest Mongabay piece on why this conference matters now more than ever.
🔗 Read the full article here: news.mongabay.com/2026/05/worl...
🦈 The detailed daily schedule is now live!
📲 Download the full schedule or add individual talks directly to your calendar (including iCal and other calendar formats) so you never miss a session.
Start planning your week now: si2026.org/programme/fu...
#SharksInternational2026
🏆 At the closing ceremony of the Sharks International 2026 Conference, the Best Student Presentation Award and Best Student Poster Award were presented in recognition of outstanding student research contributions.
🎉 Congratulations to Meghana and Neranjan!
#SI2026
