About this shark

This shark was caught in Florida, United States, and is the beautiful animal in the images featured.

About this adoption

This shark is female, measures a stretch total length of ~200cm, 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 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!

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 **