While diving in the Pacific Ocean off Fiji's coast, a sicklefin lemon shark accompanied by three pilot fish calmly passes by my camera. This species is one of eight that can be found in the Shark Reef Marine Reserve located off the coast of Fiji’s largest island Viti Levu. A unique conservation approach by a dive operator led to the creation of the first national marine protected area in 2014. By entering an agreement with the community that owns the traditional fishing rights to this area, sharks are protected from fishing and generate income for the local economy while staying alive. In exchange for a dive levy paid by every diver, the community refrains from fishing in the reserve, ensuring diverse and abundant marine life. Projects like this can actively help to protect sharks and make a true difference. Sadly, sicklefin lemon sharks (scientific name: Negaprion acutidens) are listed as 'Endangered' on the Red List of Threatened Species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. This species needs all the help it can get to rebound to sustainable population number and prevent it from possibly going extinct in the future.  
By purchasing 'APEX 3 // Negaprion acutidens' you will receive a sicklefin lemon shark adoption package from MY FIJI SHARK, a Fijian initiative that uses 100% of its proceeds to fund local shark conservation initiatives.


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