About this shark

This shark was caught in Andros, Bahamas, and is the beautiful animal in the images featured.

About this Adoption

This shark is female, measures a stretch total length of ~140cm, and was fitted with both a PIT and acoustic tag.

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.

A PIT 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 her, 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

Reef sharks are curious yet subtle sharks, and we are grateful to work with them at all life stages, from 80cm juveniles to 220cm adults. If you would like to adopt a classic ‘sharky’ looking shark that has copious amounts of personality and beauty, a reef shark is the choice for you.

On adoption we’ll provide rough information on your shark’s location/s, however we will not be able to share exact data or location points.

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