In Elasmobranch Project Indonesia, we support elasmobranch conservation in Indonesia through research and up-to-date data from our citizen science network.
Report Your Encounter
Divers, fishers, and ocean lovers across 17,000+ islands share verified encounters that shape conservation policy and species recovery efforts.
Join the Community
Indonesia hosts 218 elasmobranch species — from whale sharks to walking sharks. Discover the iconic giants that keep our oceans in balance.
Explore Species
Trace pelagic corridors, hotspot reefs, and critical nursery grounds with our open-source observation map drawn from 12,000+ verified sightings.
Explore Our Map
Field reports become peer-reviewed studies. Browse the latest research, eDNA breakthroughs, and conservation milestones from our partner institutions.
Read the LatestElasmo Project Indonesia
Elasmobranch Project Indonesia is a community research hub that consolidates observations. We bridge the gap between academic data and public action, turning standardised sightings to scientific facts backed and powered by the citizen shark ray experiences across the Indonesian archipelago.
About the Project
Statistic
Bridging the gap between marine research and advocates through the power of collective data
Biodiversity Portfolio
Meet the essential inhabitants of the Indonesian archipelago. Indonesia hosts 218 elasmobranch species. Your sightings help track these populations across 17,000+ islands.
Rhincodon typus
Rhina ancylostoma
Mobula alfredi
Prionace glauca
Rhincodon typus
Rhina ancylostoma
Mobula alfredi
Prionace glauca
How to Report
Capture high-resolution shots of the animal. Focus on unique features like spot patterns on whale sharks or gill scars.
Use our taxonomical guide to match your sighting. Correct identification is vital for regional species census data.
Upload your media and include GPS coordinates, depth, and date. Our team will verify and add it to the public ledger.
Our Program
Supporting species monitoring through verified records, reporting forms, and structured observation data
Archipelago Briefing
Expedition
MARCH 14, 2024
Our latest expedition successfully deployed 12 acoustic tags on juvenile Manta Rays to track migration patterns between protected areas.
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Discovery
MARCH 08, 2024
Genetic sequencing confirms a distinct population of Hemiscyllium halmahera, highlighting the critical need for localized habitat preservation.
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Impact
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Over 40 artisanal fishing families in Lombok joined our release incentive program, shifting toward sustainable observation-based livelihoods.
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Research
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Our research team publishes findings on environmental DNA methods that allow for non-invasive species monitoring across vast ocean corridors.
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Your encounters provide the critical data needed to map migrations and protect endangered shark and ray species across the Indonesian archipelago.