Fascinating Shark Research: Acoustic Transmitter Implanted in Fish Head (00018051)

Research Project: Acoustic Transmitter for Shark Research on Fiji Islands

Description: In an exciting research project on the Fiji Islands, an acoustic transmitter is implanted in the fish head of bull sharks to study their migration behavior. This project, initiated in 2004, is led by Dr. Juerg Brunnschweiler and is part of the 'Shark Fin Reef' marine protected area in the Beqa Lagoon in Fiji. Learn more about the fascinating movement patterns of these marine creatures and how researchers are using this technology to gain new insights.

Location: Vitu Levu, Beqa Lagoon, Pacific Harbour, Fiji

Date of Capture: 26.09.2005