Tiger Shark Identification Expeditions

Join a Shark Research Institute expedition in Hawaii to assist with research on tiger sharks

Multiple dates during September 2020

Three expeditions will be led by Charlie Fasano, SRI Regional Director-Hawaii. Citizen scientists participate in cataloging individual tiger sharks. The objective is to determine tiger sharks’ annual use of the area. The project will also increase the biological information available to guide conservation efforts for this species, on both a regional (Hawaiian) and global scale, with important data such as life history, species distribution, abundance and diversity, population productivity, and extinction risk. This information will then be used to inform international conservation forums such as CITES, as well as local fishery risk assessment and management plans. An education and awareness campaign on the status of Hawaii tiger sharks will be conducted in conjunction with the survey to increase awareness of the habitat use of the species.

Location

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Cost

Expedition Alpha: Sept 9 -14 (6 resort days, 5 nights, 9 dives) $3250 double; $3950 single occupancy.

Expedition Bravo: Sept 16 - 21 (6-days) $3250 double; $3950 single occupancy.

Expedition Charlie: Sept 23 - 28 (6-days) $3250 double; $3950 single occupancy.

Kama’aina (For local residents who do not need accommodations): $1100 (3-dive days, 3-dives-perday).

Kama’aina expedition members are still afforded all presentations.

Included

Accommodations at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel Courtyard Marriott, Kailua Kona, HI (garden room; upgrades available). All passengers embark and disembark at the hotel pier. The expedition includes daily boat dives to catalog resident tiger sharks of Big Island, Hawaii. Tiger sharks and dolphins will be viewable. Nitrox is available and required.

Not included

Airfare To Kailua Kona (KOA), Hawaii. Manta Ray and tethered Blackwater night dives are available at an additional cost. Alcohol and meals, Gratuity, Dive gear (available for rental), Concierge activity services.

NOTE: Dive insurance and travel insurance are required. A $500 deposit is due to reserve your space. Balance due 60 days prior to departure, 50% of the deposit will be returned if canceled before 60 days prior to departure.

For additional information or to reserve your space, contact: Charlie@sharks.org