About these shark

These sharks were caugh tin Jupiter, Florida, however we do not have an image of the beautiful sharks tagged. Be assured your shark is a unique individual, we just do not have an image of him or her.

About this Adoption

These sharks were fitted with both PIT and acoustic tags. ONLY ONE SHARK AVAILABLE!

The acoustic tag has been implanted into the body cavity of the shark and each time it passes within 1500ft (500m) of a receiver (a listening device) it will ‘talk’ to it, sending an ID code, time and date stamp. These acoustic tags have a battery life of ~10 years and through our receiver array, and other scientists in The Bahamas and US we monitor the movement and habitat use of a mixture of animals, including sharks.

PIT tags; this type of tag does not transmit signals, but is scanned by researchers during a recapture, just like the tags used in pets.

We’ll only get further information on this shark if we or other scientists catch it again, or it swims within range of a receiver.

In exchange for this adoption donation, you will have the privilege of naming the shark, you will receive an adoption certificate, and if we recapture or detect your shark, we will excitedly be in touch with an update!

General Information

Sandbars are a beautiful species that are often identified by their seemingly oversized dorsal fin! This is a species whose population was in decline, but is bouncing back and now seen frequently on the east coast of Florida. If a shark with a comeback story is what you are looking for, then the Sandbar is the shark for you!

PLEASE NOTE

** Please note you will still be adopting an individual with a unique tag number **

** There is NOT a photograph of your adopted shark so please do not purchase if you require an image of the actual shark tagged. **

** Your adoption certificate will be sent as a PDF to your email address **