Advocating for Indonesia’s sharks and rays, together
We believe that meaningful conservation efforts are built on shared collaboration, and for the common good.
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Every sighting counts
We welcome anyone interested in elasmobranchs to participate in species conservation through our citizen science program, supporting long-term monitoring and data collection.
Report Your Encounter
Science, People, and Conservation
We work closely with the local coastal community, experts, scientists, students, and the public to study and conserve elasmobranchs in Indonesia.
See Our ProgramsElasmobranch Project Indonesia
Supporting elasmobranch conservation with research, education, and citizen science
Out of more than 1,250 species globally, 118 species of sharks, 101 species of rays and skates, and 6 species of chimaeras can be found in Indonesian waters. Despite this remarkable diversity, elasmobranch populations face growing threats, and critical knowledge gaps remain. Through research, education, and citizen science, we aim to help close these gaps and support their conservation.
About EPI
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Citizen Science Report
We collect data from anyone who has encountered elasmobranchs to map their diversity and distribution in Indonesia. We believe that meaningful conservation efforts are built on shared collaboration, and for the common good.
Explore
Species Highlight
Indonesia is one of the diversity hotspots of elasmobranchs (sharks and rays) in the world. Let’s explore the species!
Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Reef Manta Ray
Mobula alfredi
Whitetip Reef Shark
Triaenodon obesus
Tasselled Wobbegong
Eucrossorhinus dasypogon
How to Contribute
Report your encounter and be a part of the citizen science network
Take Photo
Capture photographs of your encounter with living elasmobranchs in nature or captured/landed elasmobranchs. Check our guidelines page to learn how to take a proper photograph.
Record Information
Take note of the date, time, and location of your encounter with the elasmobranch.
Submit Report
Upload your photographs and encounter data to our website. All verified submissions will be published on our Explore page
Our Programs
Advancing data-driven elasmobranch management and conservation
Through various scientific research and community participation approaches, we collect information that can be used for inclusive and data-driven elasmobranch and ocean management.
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Publications
Aug 7, 2026
“Love me some shrimp and crabs for dinner, with a side of fish”
Featured on Save our Seas
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Publications
Aug 6, 2026
Important habitats for Karimunjawa’s shark-like rays: a collaborative search by fishers and scientists
Featured on IUCN Shark News
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Publications
Aug 6, 2026
Protecting the rhino rays of Karimunjawa Archipelago
Featured on IUCN Shark News
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Join our mission
You can take part in our mission to help maintain the balance of our ecosystems. By sharing your observation report, you are supporting our research and conservation programs!