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Intimidating stripes cover one of the ocean’s largest apex predators. Sitting atop the marine food pyramid, tiger sharks play a significant roll in balancing the tropical and temperate water ecosystem, which is why we celebrate their beauty and support research that informs management of their population.
Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex
Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)
Zipper pull: high tensile strength nylon paracord
10% of profits from the sales of this product will be donated to the Shark Research and Conservation Program (SRC) at the University of Miami, helping to fund important research focused on the ecology, movement and conservation of tiger sharks as well as other local shark species.
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Tiger sharks are classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as “Near Threatened”, and thus, research, education and outreach is essential to ensuring healthy populations. As one of the ocean’s largest predators, these critical species sit at the top of the food chain, helping to regulate the delicate balance of populations of those beneath in the ecosystem. Decreased populations can result in trophic cascades, impacting the abundance and behavior of other species lower on the food chain.
A female tiger shark rests on the submerged platform as the team attaches a satellite tag. Photo by Jim Abernethy.
Photo by Neil Hammerschlag
Neil Hammerschlag, deploying a Nat Geo Crittercam and acoustic tag on a free swimming tiger. Image by Brian Skerry.
Multiple research methods have shown that some species of sharks have declined in population by 90% or more during the last several decades in areas where they were formerly abundant. These declines are due to direct targeting in commercial fisheries, mostly for their fins and sometimes meat. Additionally, sharks are often caught unintentionally as bycatch in many other fisheries, caught and killed in some recreational fisheries (unlike catch and release), and may also be impacted by humans more indirectly through threats like habitat loss, pollution, and human-driven declines in the fish species sharks rely on for food.
The Shark Research & Conservation Program (SRC) at the University of Miami conducts cutting-edge shark research while also inspiring scientific literacy and environmental ethic in youth through unique hands-on field research experiences. Every year, SRC brings out thousands of people, mostly school-children, on their research boats to survey, sample, tag and study sharks. Opportunities are especially made available for under-served populations in the sciences. SRC’s science focuses broadly on understanding the effects of environmental change on the behavioral ecology and conservation biology of sharks in a human‐altered world.
"We are so proud of our collaboration with Waterlust. Not only does their support help enable our shark conservation research, but the apparel itself is a walking billboard for marine conservation. I love it when people on the street stop to ask me about my tiger shark board shorts. It's an opportunity to start a conversation about the wonders and perils faced by sharks and how the average person can help make a difference.”
Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D.
the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University of Miami
This suit is fantastic and so tiger-sharply! I can’t wait to jump in the ocean! The materials that made the suit fill my heart with joy! Love it so much!
Tiger Shark Trailblazer Sun Suit
I had an issue and Camilla went above and beyond to help me out. The suit looks amazing!
The quality of this suit really impressed me: the construction, design, and the fabric itself, which is much more substantial than you might expect. I am 5’0” and under 100 pounds and got the xs. It fits fine (although I feel the rear coverage could be a tad more substantial). I was worried that the sleeves might be too long and although they are a tad long for my rather short arms I can still get the thumb holes to align properly. I plan to sue this on extended snorkel sessions and I have no doubt it will prove its worth.
Perfect fit, love the quality of the fabric - thin, but not wimpy-thin, and really strong. Also very flattering. I sew my own clothes and so am really fussy with fabric… and I LOVE this. Will be ordering another one soon! I bought both top and pants. This review is for both.
Bryden
This tiger sunsuit is absolutely gorgeous:)
I ordered quite a few different items and was a bit worried about the sizes since they was to be shipped half way around the World. Followed the size guide and all the items fit perfectly. I love that they use different size models- this makes it easier to choose the right clothing size. Shipping was also fast:)
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