Sharks And Rays Australia
@sharksandraysau.bsky.social
- Australian not-for-profit organisation. 💙
- Shark, ray & sawfish research and education across Australia. 🦈
- Protecting sawfish for future generations.
📍 Queensland, Australia.
- Shark, ray & sawfish research and education across Australia. 🦈
- Protecting sawfish for future generations.
📍 Queensland, Australia.
Part 3
Have you ever spotted fins moving through the shallows and wondered what species it was? 👀
Sharks and rays regularly enter shallow coastal waters across Northern Australia and identifying them isn’t always easy!
Learn how to tell some of the most common species apart!
#Shark #Ray #ID
Have you ever spotted fins moving through the shallows and wondered what species it was? 👀
Sharks and rays regularly enter shallow coastal waters across Northern Australia and identifying them isn’t always easy!
Learn how to tell some of the most common species apart!
#Shark #Ray #ID
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Part 2
Have you ever spotted fins moving through the shallows and wondered what species it was? 👀
Sharks and rays regularly enter shallow coastal waters across Northern Australia and identifying them isn’t always easy!
Learn how to tell some of the most common species apart!
#Shark #Ray #ID
Have you ever spotted fins moving through the shallows and wondered what species it was? 👀
Sharks and rays regularly enter shallow coastal waters across Northern Australia and identifying them isn’t always easy!
Learn how to tell some of the most common species apart!
#Shark #Ray #ID
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Part 1
Have you ever spotted fins moving through the shallows and wondered what species it was? 👀
Sharks and rays regularly enter shallow coastal waters across Northern Australia and identifying them isn’t always easy!
Learn how to tell some of the most common species apart!
#Shark #Ray #ID
Have you ever spotted fins moving through the shallows and wondered what species it was? 👀
Sharks and rays regularly enter shallow coastal waters across Northern Australia and identifying them isn’t always easy!
Learn how to tell some of the most common species apart!
#Shark #Ray #ID
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 AM
🚨Apply now, you won’t want to miss this!
Sharks And Rays Australia are teaming up with Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions to offer 3 exclusive white shark expeditions designed specifically for marine science students! 🦈
Find full information at www.saw.fish/rfse
#Marine #student #shark #GWS
Sharks And Rays Australia are teaming up with Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions to offer 3 exclusive white shark expeditions designed specifically for marine science students! 🦈
Find full information at www.saw.fish/rfse
#Marine #student #shark #GWS
RFSE x SARA | Sharks And Rays Australia
www.saw.fish
January 20, 2026 at 3:16 AM
🚨Apply now, you won’t want to miss this!
Sharks And Rays Australia are teaming up with Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions to offer 3 exclusive white shark expeditions designed specifically for marine science students! 🦈
Find full information at www.saw.fish/rfse
#Marine #student #shark #GWS
Sharks And Rays Australia are teaming up with Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions to offer 3 exclusive white shark expeditions designed specifically for marine science students! 🦈
Find full information at www.saw.fish/rfse
#Marine #student #shark #GWS
Throwback Thursday!
This is a large female Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron) that was caught in a fisherman's net in the Tweed River, New South Wales, in 1969!
The picture shows four men working to get her out of the river, near Jack Evan's Porpoise Pool.
#GreenSawfish
This is a large female Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron) that was caught in a fisherman's net in the Tweed River, New South Wales, in 1969!
The picture shows four men working to get her out of the river, near Jack Evan's Porpoise Pool.
#GreenSawfish
January 10, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Throwback Thursday!
This is a large female Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron) that was caught in a fisherman's net in the Tweed River, New South Wales, in 1969!
The picture shows four men working to get her out of the river, near Jack Evan's Porpoise Pool.
#GreenSawfish
This is a large female Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron) that was caught in a fisherman's net in the Tweed River, New South Wales, in 1969!
The picture shows four men working to get her out of the river, near Jack Evan's Porpoise Pool.
#GreenSawfish
🎉 As we welcome the New Year, we thank our donors, sponsors, volunteers, collaborators, and community.
Your support made our 2025 research, education, and conservation work possible. We look forward to continuing this journey together in 2026.
Happy New Year from all of us at SARA! 🦈
Your support made our 2025 research, education, and conservation work possible. We look forward to continuing this journey together in 2026.
Happy New Year from all of us at SARA! 🦈
January 3, 2026 at 6:11 AM
🎉 As we welcome the New Year, we thank our donors, sponsors, volunteers, collaborators, and community.
Your support made our 2025 research, education, and conservation work possible. We look forward to continuing this journey together in 2026.
Happy New Year from all of us at SARA! 🦈
Your support made our 2025 research, education, and conservation work possible. We look forward to continuing this journey together in 2026.
Happy New Year from all of us at SARA! 🦈
🦈 In 2026, SARA is teaming up with RFSE to offer 3 exclusive white shark expeditions, designed for marine science students!
🔗 Find full information, including costs, how to submit expressions of interest, and deposit details at www.saw.fish/rfse
Apply now!
#marineopportunities #sharks
🔗 Find full information, including costs, how to submit expressions of interest, and deposit details at www.saw.fish/rfse
Apply now!
#marineopportunities #sharks
December 26, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🦈 In 2026, SARA is teaming up with RFSE to offer 3 exclusive white shark expeditions, designed for marine science students!
🔗 Find full information, including costs, how to submit expressions of interest, and deposit details at www.saw.fish/rfse
Apply now!
#marineopportunities #sharks
🔗 Find full information, including costs, how to submit expressions of interest, and deposit details at www.saw.fish/rfse
Apply now!
#marineopportunities #sharks
Does this sound like you?
If you’ve ever wanted hands-on experience, expert guidance, and an unforgettable time in the field with sharks, this one’s for you!
📅 Big announcement dropping 26 December 2025
Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions × Sharks And Rays Australia
#marinescience #sharks
If you’ve ever wanted hands-on experience, expert guidance, and an unforgettable time in the field with sharks, this one’s for you!
📅 Big announcement dropping 26 December 2025
Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions × Sharks And Rays Australia
#marinescience #sharks
December 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Does this sound like you?
If you’ve ever wanted hands-on experience, expert guidance, and an unforgettable time in the field with sharks, this one’s for you!
📅 Big announcement dropping 26 December 2025
Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions × Sharks And Rays Australia
#marinescience #sharks
If you’ve ever wanted hands-on experience, expert guidance, and an unforgettable time in the field with sharks, this one’s for you!
📅 Big announcement dropping 26 December 2025
Rodney Fox Great White Shark Expeditions × Sharks And Rays Australia
#marinescience #sharks
Staying Shark Smart helps us enjoy the marine world while respecting the animals that call it home.
Use these apps and resources to make informed decisions before getting in the water.
The more awareness we share, the safer we can all be.
Share to spread the message!
#sharksmart #Australia
Use these apps and resources to make informed decisions before getting in the water.
The more awareness we share, the safer we can all be.
Share to spread the message!
#sharksmart #Australia
December 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Staying Shark Smart helps us enjoy the marine world while respecting the animals that call it home.
Use these apps and resources to make informed decisions before getting in the water.
The more awareness we share, the safer we can all be.
Share to spread the message!
#sharksmart #Australia
Use these apps and resources to make informed decisions before getting in the water.
The more awareness we share, the safer we can all be.
Share to spread the message!
#sharksmart #Australia
Here are some photos of our team from our field trip to Rinyirru National Park in 2024 and 2025.
This trip was conducted in collaboration with Rinyirru Lakefield Aboriginal Corporation, Laura Rangers, and South Cape York Catchments in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.
This trip was conducted in collaboration with Rinyirru Lakefield Aboriginal Corporation, Laura Rangers, and South Cape York Catchments in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Here are some photos of our team from our field trip to Rinyirru National Park in 2024 and 2025.
This trip was conducted in collaboration with Rinyirru Lakefield Aboriginal Corporation, Laura Rangers, and South Cape York Catchments in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.
This trip was conducted in collaboration with Rinyirru Lakefield Aboriginal Corporation, Laura Rangers, and South Cape York Catchments in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.
In July 2025, our field team, in collaboration with the Rinyirru Lakefield Aboriginal Corporation, Laura Rangers, South Cape York Catchments, tagged this juvenile Bull Shark in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park CYPAL.
Expedition funded by: Queensland Government Threatened Species Research Grant.
Expedition funded by: Queensland Government Threatened Species Research Grant.
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
In July 2025, our field team, in collaboration with the Rinyirru Lakefield Aboriginal Corporation, Laura Rangers, South Cape York Catchments, tagged this juvenile Bull Shark in Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park CYPAL.
Expedition funded by: Queensland Government Threatened Species Research Grant.
Expedition funded by: Queensland Government Threatened Species Research Grant.
Why not give a gift that gives back and supports ocean conservation? 🦈 🌊
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports our research and conservation efforts!
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 🍷
wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports our research and conservation efforts!
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 🍷
wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
Sharks And Rays Australia Research - WA Cellars
wacellars.com.au
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Why not give a gift that gives back and supports ocean conservation? 🦈 🌊
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports our research and conservation efforts!
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 🍷
wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports our research and conservation efforts!
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 🍷
wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
Species highlight: Lets shine a light on the Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron).
This post was made in collaboration with @sharksandscience.bsky.social
#Greensawfish #Rays #CriticallyEndangered #SharksAndRaysAustralia
This post was made in collaboration with @sharksandscience.bsky.social
#Greensawfish #Rays #CriticallyEndangered #SharksAndRaysAustralia
December 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Species highlight: Lets shine a light on the Green Sawfish (Pristis zijsron).
This post was made in collaboration with @sharksandscience.bsky.social
#Greensawfish #Rays #CriticallyEndangered #SharksAndRaysAustralia
This post was made in collaboration with @sharksandscience.bsky.social
#Greensawfish #Rays #CriticallyEndangered #SharksAndRaysAustralia
Our Founder and Director of SARA will be attending Sharks International in 2026 as a keynote speaker!
We’re excited to introduce Dr. Barbara E. Wueringer as our first keynote speaker for #SI2026!
📅 Join us in Sri Lanka from 4-8 May 2026 to hear directly from Barbara and learn from her at the world’s largest shark, ray, and chimaera conference.
🔗 si2026.org
📅 Join us in Sri Lanka from 4-8 May 2026 to hear directly from Barbara and learn from her at the world’s largest shark, ray, and chimaera conference.
🔗 si2026.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Our Founder and Director of SARA will be attending Sharks International in 2026 as a keynote speaker!
Reposted by Sharks And Rays Australia
A video showing a critically endangered sawfish lying dead on a beach with its saw removed is described as "cruel" and "trophy hunting".
'Cruel' removal of sawfish rostrum likened to trophy hunting rhino horns
A video showing a critically endangered sawfish lying dead on a beach with its saw removed is described as "cruel" and "trophy hunting".
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A video showing a critically endangered sawfish lying dead on a beach with its saw removed is described as "cruel" and "trophy hunting".
We are so excited to finally announce the launch of "SARA Sightings" our new sighting submission app!
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
Download now!
#Sawfish #Australia #Newapp #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research #sharks
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
Download now!
#Sawfish #Australia #Newapp #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research #sharks
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
We are so excited to finally announce the launch of "SARA Sightings" our new sighting submission app!
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
Download now!
#Sawfish #Australia #Newapp #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research #sharks
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
Download now!
#Sawfish #Australia #Newapp #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research #sharks
🎥 The Dissection of a Narrow Sawfish video is now available on our YouTube and website, and we encourage their use as educational resources!
Dissection of a narrow sawfish - YouTube
YouTube Channel Name: sharksandraysaustralia7032
#Sawfish #nonforprofit #Rays #Research #NarrowSawfish #Dissection
Dissection of a narrow sawfish - YouTube
YouTube Channel Name: sharksandraysaustralia7032
#Sawfish #nonforprofit #Rays #Research #NarrowSawfish #Dissection
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
🎥 The Dissection of a Narrow Sawfish video is now available on our YouTube and website, and we encourage their use as educational resources!
Dissection of a narrow sawfish - YouTube
YouTube Channel Name: sharksandraysaustralia7032
#Sawfish #nonforprofit #Rays #Research #NarrowSawfish #Dissection
Dissection of a narrow sawfish - YouTube
YouTube Channel Name: sharksandraysaustralia7032
#Sawfish #nonforprofit #Rays #Research #NarrowSawfish #Dissection
We are so excited to finally announce something exciting!
Coming soon… the Sharks And Rays Australia App!
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
We are preparing to release a powerful new tool for researchers, citizen scientists, and ocean lovers alike.
Coming soon… the Sharks And Rays Australia App!
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
We are preparing to release a powerful new tool for researchers, citizen scientists, and ocean lovers alike.
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 AM
We are so excited to finally announce something exciting!
Coming soon… the Sharks And Rays Australia App!
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
We are preparing to release a powerful new tool for researchers, citizen scientists, and ocean lovers alike.
Coming soon… the Sharks And Rays Australia App!
Developed by software engineering students from RMIT School of Computer Sciences!
We are preparing to release a powerful new tool for researchers, citizen scientists, and ocean lovers alike.
Our field team would like to wish you all a Happy International Sawfish Day! Currently our team are in the Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park working alongside the Laura rangers and Traditional Owners.
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays
October 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Our field team would like to wish you all a Happy International Sawfish Day! Currently our team are in the Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park working alongside the Laura rangers and Traditional Owners.
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays
Species highlight: Dwarf sawfish
This International Sawfish Day, we are shining a light on the least researched member of the sawfish genus, the Dwarf Sawfish (Pristis clavata).
This post was made in collaboration with Adrienne Gooden. #InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #DwarfSawfish#nonforprofit
This International Sawfish Day, we are shining a light on the least researched member of the sawfish genus, the Dwarf Sawfish (Pristis clavata).
This post was made in collaboration with Adrienne Gooden. #InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #DwarfSawfish#nonforprofit
October 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Species highlight: Dwarf sawfish
This International Sawfish Day, we are shining a light on the least researched member of the sawfish genus, the Dwarf Sawfish (Pristis clavata).
This post was made in collaboration with Adrienne Gooden. #InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #DwarfSawfish#nonforprofit
This International Sawfish Day, we are shining a light on the least researched member of the sawfish genus, the Dwarf Sawfish (Pristis clavata).
This post was made in collaboration with Adrienne Gooden. #InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #DwarfSawfish#nonforprofit
Happy International Sawfish Day!
Every year on October 17, we spotlight these incredible animals.
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #nonforprofit #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research
Every year on October 17, we spotlight these incredible animals.
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #nonforprofit #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research
October 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Happy International Sawfish Day!
Every year on October 17, we spotlight these incredible animals.
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #nonforprofit #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research
Every year on October 17, we spotlight these incredible animals.
#InternationalSawfishDay #Sawfish #nonforprofit #Queensland #Endangered #Australia #CriticallyEndangered #Rays #CitizenScience #Research
Do you need a gift idea heading into the festive season? 🎁
Welcome to the SARA-r Wine Fundraiser!
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports us!🍷
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 👉 wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
🔞Please drink responsibly.
Welcome to the SARA-r Wine Fundraiser!
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports us!🍷
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 👉 wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
🔞Please drink responsibly.
Sharks And Rays Australia Research - WA Cellars
wacellars.com.au
October 5, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Do you need a gift idea heading into the festive season? 🎁
Welcome to the SARA-r Wine Fundraiser!
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports us!🍷
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 👉 wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
🔞Please drink responsibly.
Welcome to the SARA-r Wine Fundraiser!
Thanks to our friends at WA Cellars, $3 per bottle (or $36 per case) directly supports us!🍷
Check out our fundraising wine selection! 👉 wacellars.com.au/fundraising/...
🔞Please drink responsibly.
The Freshwater Sawfish has recently been uplisted from vulnerable to endangered under the EPBC Act.
The uplisting highlights the urgency and importance of the research we are doing for the future of sharks and rays in Australia.
You can read more at: www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
The uplisting highlights the urgency and importance of the research we are doing for the future of sharks and rays in Australia.
You can read more at: www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
September 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The Freshwater Sawfish has recently been uplisted from vulnerable to endangered under the EPBC Act.
The uplisting highlights the urgency and importance of the research we are doing for the future of sharks and rays in Australia.
You can read more at: www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
The uplisting highlights the urgency and importance of the research we are doing for the future of sharks and rays in Australia.
You can read more at: www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
This year, Jack was awarded the Keystone Grant, administered by the @saveourseas.bsky.social, to answer the question "Why is family important?" for two of the world's most threatened marine species: the dwarf and green sawfish. Read the blog below to hear more!
saveourseas.com/update/part-...
saveourseas.com/update/part-...
Part 1: Family matters - sawfish stories
Why is family important? The answer to this, as you might expect, is rather complex. For us, family plays a pivotal role in shaping one’s values, beliefs, sense of identity and worldview. Families can...
saveourseas.com
August 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This year, Jack was awarded the Keystone Grant, administered by the @saveourseas.bsky.social, to answer the question "Why is family important?" for two of the world's most threatened marine species: the dwarf and green sawfish. Read the blog below to hear more!
saveourseas.com/update/part-...
saveourseas.com/update/part-...
Have a read of this insightful paper by Jack Ingelbrecht focusing on Kinship assessment and insights into reproductive behaviour of the Critically Endangered green sawfish in Western Australia!
📚Link to the open access paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
📚Link to the open access paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Kinship assessment and insights into reproductive behaviour of the Critically Endangered green sawfish Pristis zijsron in Western Australia
In this study, single nucleotide polymorphisms were used to investigate kinship and philopatry for the Critically Endangered green sawfish, Pristis zijsron, in Western Australia.
Sampling was conduc.....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Have a read of this insightful paper by Jack Ingelbrecht focusing on Kinship assessment and insights into reproductive behaviour of the Critically Endangered green sawfish in Western Australia!
📚Link to the open access paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
📚Link to the open access paper: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...