Thresher Shark Indonesia was founded in 2018. Our work aims to protect endangered pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) in Alor Island, Indonesia through investigating the critical habitat, socio-economic importance of the species for the community and conservation outreach to local schools. We combine research and community engagement to inform policy decision for local protection of the species
Read MoreRead more about our latest work; from tagging the first thresher shark with a satellite tag, visiting local schools to tell thresher shark storybook to meeting with Regent Government of Alor.
As I stood on the hillside, I found myself lost in the view of the blue sea and a hill around. The breathtaking view was… This captivating view was my companion on the journey to Takpala, one of the traditional villages in Alor. The village location is quite strange, perched between the mountains and the…
Read moreThe Kokar Village Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) group participated in a tuna product diversification training organized by Thresher Shark Indonesia. This was the third training session focusing on developing processed tuna fish products and introducing new innovations such as smoked fish (se'i ikan) and dried fish. The training was held on June 20-21,…
Read moreAlor - The mothers' group of Lewalu Village recently participated in a capacity-building training for weavers organized by Thresher Shark Indonesia. This training involved five participants from Lewalu Village: Saleha Tahing, Suratna Soma, Ratna Bali, Rajia Muring, and Sakinah Masa. It took place over one day at the Gunung Mako Weaving Group Secretariat in Hula…
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Thresher Shark Indonesia by Yayasan Teman Laut Indonesia is nonprofit registered under the Indonesian government, AHU-0019780.AH.01.04.Tahun 2020.
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Thresher Shark Indonesia
Alor Island, East Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia
