Raffle - Win a Week Long Research Trip and More!
Purchase entries for a chance to win any of the prizes below!
Winners announced Sunday 27th July, 5pm EST LIVE on Instagram. Results will be announced on this page, the Raffle Page of our website, however we will also share this information via our social media channels. RAFFLE CLOSES 3pm (EST) on 27th July 2025.
- Play our Shark raffle -
Now's your chance to join a research team and perhaps achieve a dream of tagging a wild shark, while supporting important shark research.
**** WINNERS DRAWN AT RANDOM ****
There are heaps of prizes up for grabs, however the main star of the show is a week-long research expedition prize worth $3,000! Please join our raffle for as little as $10 for a chance to win! Whether you win or not, please know your donation supports valuable conservation and outreach efforts, and we appreciate your encouragement.
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10 tickets = $10
25 tickets = $20
50 tickets = $35
75 tickets = $50
120 tickets = $75
200 tickets = $100
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! PRIZES !
Win a Week Long Research Expedition! Worth $3,000!
1 Available
Enter and you could win this unbelievable prize and join us in The Bahamas for a week long research trip, March14-20th 2026, worth $3,000! As a research assistant, you will be a fully integrated member of our team. Be assured that you will be trained for every activity, so no previous experience is necessary. You will receive lessons on basic boating, knots, and essential shark anatomy, among other fascinating topics.
Throughout the week, you will also be given relevant lectures and presentations by our expedition leaders. You will be taught how to process and ‘work up’ a shark for research, including tagging. Please note: As per the Bahamas Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), participation in all or some of the activities will be dependent on your experience and education level. Those holding a marine biology degree (or similar) will participate in all tasks, those without this level of relevant education will take part in all activities that do not involve the handling of an animal e.g. a shark or ray. All assistants regardless of experience and education will participate in equipment creation and deployment, data collection, they will also attend lectures and presentations. Expect some long days, hard work, and some challenging situations such as night time fishing, likely exceeding six hours.
** This prize DOES include a return flight from Fort Lauderdale to The Bahamas, food and drink, accommodation, daily activities and presentations/lectures while on the expedition. **
** This prize DOES NOT include travel to and from our meeting location in Fort Lauderdale, USA. It does not cover insurance, required VISAs or clothing/snorkeling equipment. Winners must be over 18 years of age and be able to swim. **
View the BLOG section of our website to view a typical research trip with us!
Win a surprise Fossilized Tooth! Worth $??
2 Available
Enter for your chance to win a SHRKco fossilized tooth, including a MEG! Megalodons were the largest predator to ever roam the ocean and now’s your chance to win a slice of history with this rare fossil! For an example on how difficult they are to find, it took SHRKco owner two years to find his first full tooth!
Win a nURSE shark Adoption! Worth $100!
1 Available
Enter for your chance to win a nurse shark adoption and name your own shark! Your shark was fitted with a PIT tag; 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 receive further information on this shark if we or other scientists catch it again.
Win a surprise Bundle! Worth $100+!
1 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning a Saving the Blue bundle loaded with goodies! This bundle will include some Saving the Blue clothing and a number of products from brands we love! Expect some everyday and limited edition items! We expect this prize will be at the top of most peoples wish list!
Win a sandbar Adoption! Worth $350!
1 Available
Enter for your chance to win a sandbar shark adoption and name your own shark! Your shark was fitted with a was fitted with both a PIT and acoustic tag. 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 (shark listening station).
Win an Annie Guttridge 12"x18" Print! Worth $60!
1 Available
Take a chance at our raffle and you could win Let's Dance, a 12"x18" image of the two silky sharks that inspired the Saving the Blue logo!
Win a 30 Minute Skype Call with Tristan or Annie!
2 Available
Win a 30 Minute Skype Call with Dr. Tristan or Annie Guttridge, your choice! Face-to-face or voice only, you choose the person and the method you're most comfortable with!
Win a Mable Set Worth $30!
3 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning this eco-friendly set by Mable who are long-term partners and friends of Saving the Blue.
Win a Lunchskins Set Worth $15!
5 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning this eco-friendly set by Lunchskins who are long-term partners and supporters of Saving the Blue!
Win a Stream2Sea gift card Worth $50!
1 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning a Stream2Sea gift card. Stream2Sea has been tested and proven safe for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and coral larvae.
Win a Research Expedition T-Shirt! Worth $25!
2 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning a Saving the Blue unisex heather short sleeve research tee in grey!
Win a fauna&co sweater Worth $85!
1 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning this beautiful unisex hammerhead sweater by Saving the Blue supporter Fauna and co.
Win a Earth Breeze Bundle Worth $120!
1 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning this eco-friendly bundle by Earth Breeze who are long-term partners and friends of Saving the Blue!
Win a Made by Fressko set $70!
1 Available
Now's your chance to win this elegantly designed, chemical-free, insulated stainless steel reusable bottle and cup combo from Made by Fressko.
Win a signed saving the blue children’s book!
5 Available
Heard about Shaving the Blue’s children’s book? You could win a signed copy by the writer, Annie Guttridge. Enter for your chance to win, and good-luck!
Shark Finatic Certificate! Worth $50!
2 Available
Enter for your chance to win a Shark Finatic certificate! We all have that one friend (or perhaps its you!?) who is obsessed with sharks, and we believe it should be celebrated!
Win a Surprise fahlo bundle! Worth $100!
1 Available
Our collaborators Fahlo partnered with us to create bracelets that come with a real shark to track! A bracelet will be included in this exciting surprise bundle!
Win a SOSA bundle worth $100!
1 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning this bundle from long-term friend and supporter Blake Moynes and his conservation organization Save Our Species Alliance (SOSA).
Win a Fin Montauk Necklace worth $150!
1 Available
Enter for your chance to win a Fin Montauk X Saving the Blue pendent with chain.
Win a Tidal sports mask and snorkel $100+!
1 Available
Enter for your chance to win a Tidal Mask and Snorkel Set from our friends over at Tidal Sports / Pro Shot!
Win an endangered species chocolate bundle $60!
2 Available
Enter for your chance to win a dozen Endangered Species Chocolate bars! Yum!
Win a hat worth $25!
2 Available
Enter our raffle for a chance of winning a surprise Saving the Blue unisex hat! This hat can not be purchased and will be a one-off!
Win a Hammerhead Resin worth $60!
1 Available
Enter for your chance to win this stunning piece of art from Danielle Burnside.
Win a gili TOTE BAG worth $40!
1 Available
Enter for your chance to win this eco-friendly, repurposed vinyl mesh tote bag from Gili Gear!
Win a random Surprise $15+!
2 Available
Enter for your chance to win a random gift worth at least $15………..
Whether you win or not, please know your donation supports valuable conservation AND OUTREACH EFFORTS, and we appreciate your encouragement. Best of luck!
Raffle Tickets
10 tickets = $10
25 tickets = $20
50 tickets = $35
75 tickets = $50
120 tickets = $75
200 tickets = $100
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Raffle Chatter - Leave a comment when you buy raffle tickets!”
“I’m so excited!!” - Sara
“💕 the work & play you'll do to protect our sharks!!” - Suzanne
“Saving both sharks and people. Well done you!” - Max
“There’s no ocean 🌊 without sharks 🦈” - Antje
“Love to see your research on sharks.” - Alexander
“I did it last year and it was fantastic! I cannot afford another trip this year but I'd love to join if I win the raffle!!!!” - Laura
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“I love sharks more than I love myself” - Brianna
“Love you guys! Best crew I’ve worked with to date” - Shivani
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“Can’t wait for the outcome and I’m excited to help the sharks!” - Emma
“It's been my dream to work with Marine Life and this would be an amazing opportunity!! Because of where I live (midwest) it's so difficult to find opportunities to conduct wildlife research. This would get my feet wet and add experience to my resume. I really hope I win!!!” - Amanda
“Would love to join you I'm a scuba diver.” - James
“You guys are absolutely amazing for what you do and we always look forward to your docs on shark week.” - Sean
“Loved being a part of your research team. Thanks for all that you do!” - Elizabeth
“Saving the Blue ROCKS!!!! THANK YOU all for your dedication to the ocean!” - Samantha
“Such an important organization! We are so thankful for the work that you do for our oceans and marine creatures.” - Danial
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“Been a fan of the Saving the Blue organization for a few years now and enjoy supporting their conservation efforts. Winning a Shark tagging trip would be an exciting, added bonus!” - Christopher
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“Love this!” - Susan
“I love sharks and would love the opportunity to learn more about them” - Melanie
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“Would LOVEEEE to be a part of your research trip! Pleassseeeee!!!” - Jennifer
“Always wanted to be a marine biologist” - Kelsey
“So excited about this raffle!! I am a marine biology student and would love to win the shark tagging opportunity!!” - Katelyn
“To swim with sharks would be intense, but quite enjoyable!“ - Rodney
“Excited as always!” - Dani
“I want to thank Hannah Richey for getting me interested in sharks and into supporting saving the blue, she has been very informative and has shown great passion in her work! I hope to get go tag some sharks in the Bahamas!” - Peter
“Fins crossed and heart full! 🦈💙 So excited to support marine conservation and hopefully participate in something that makes waves. Huge love to Saving the Blue for all the amazing work you do! #SavingTheBlue” - Shea
“Manifesting my raffle win… and sending love to the sharks! 😄🦈✨” - Andrea
“Saving the Blue is the first conservation team that I have monetarily supported. I donate $5/mo so I could get the stickers! But we also donate annually through my husband’s work. I want the stamped logo necklace, which I could buy for $50 more than the raffle tix….but where is the FUN in that?!?” - Theresa
“I’m stoked to be able to help the sharks by supporting Saving the Blue! Thanks for all you do!” - Jessica
“Donating to shark conservation helps protect these amazing ocean guardians so future generations can admire their beauty and importance—every little bit makes a big splash! 🦈💙🌊” - Adriana
“This would be a dream to participate in this expedition!” - Ricardo
“If I win the trip, hopefully it turns out better than Ben Gardner's expedition.” - Connor
“Been following Saving the Blue for some time now, this would be a dream come true with the best team!” - Lucia
“Hoping to start my journey of Shark Conservation in the most amazing way possible!” - Bronte
“Best week of the year!!!” - Amber
“Love Saving the Blue and Love a Raffle!” - Carissa
“Happy Shark Week from Alaska!” - Maria
“So excited to see if I win anything! Thank you for your research on these amazing animals!” - Kristin
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“Saving the World.” - Nadia
“It's the most wonderful time of the year!🦈💙” - Susan
“I love following on Instagram the great work Saving The Blue does for our sharks, ocean and our ecosystem. I proudly wear my Saving the Blue shirts in Texas and when I go to the Bahamas.” - Karla
“I wait all year for this!” - Natalie
“I have seen every Shark Week since 2006 even through my years in the USMC. Now I would love to swim and hopefully work with sharks!!!” - Brandon
“Thanks for your hard work!” - John
“Incredible cause with so many exciting opportunities as prizes!!” - Emily
“I’m hoping to finish my sons bucket list, he passed away 22 months ago and to be in the sea with sharks was on his list. Fingers crossed” - Alexandra
“This would be an incredible trip. Just to see the sharks, but to actually tag one. Speechless” - Lani
“An awesome combination. Saving the Blue and a Raffle!” - David
“Love the efforts.” - Nicholas
“💙🦈🩵My favorite Shark Week tradition! 🥰” - Holly
“This has been my dream for as long as I can remember! To not only see sharks but to help them too!” - Shannon
“Love the work that Saving the Blue does both for the oceans as well as educating and connecting people to them!” - Stefan
“Thank you for doing positive work!” - Lee
“So excited at the IDEA of winning this!!” - Melissa
“Super excited. Is a dream come true” - Jim
“For the love of sharks, and the prospect of advancing research. I want to be a part of this trip!” - Bryan
“Save the sharks!!! A&L” - Ashleigh
“Love Saving the Blue!!” - Sjoukje
“Fish are friends, not food!” - Andrew
“Evolution has blessed these magnificent creatures as perfect predators!” - Lisa
“We LOVE Saving the Blue!!!!!! We LOVE Shark Week, too!!!!!!! In our Home, Shark Week is like a Holiday!!!!! ;) Best of luck on the Raffle, everyone!!!! :D Thanks Saving the Blue!!” - Brittani
“My dream is to be a part of shark conservation!” - Shara
“I hope my money goes towards helping sharks! Thank you guys for your wonderful work, helping these amazing creatures. Hats off to the team from me!!!” - Nhi
“Watching Black Mako of the Abyss, you all do great work!” - Melinda
“Love the efforts to save our oceans and the beautiful lives they support!!” - Shirlee
“Thank you for all you do!” - Deanna
“I absolutely ADORE sharks! Here's to helping the research efforts and hoping I'll get to see one up close and personal :)” - Julianna
“I hope it win!!! I'm feeling sharky 🦈 about my chances!!!” - Dominick
“Love Shark Week!” - Cortney
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The source of the funds used to purchase prizes was generated through past donations or were given to Saving the Blue for free.
The winners will be chosen at random LIVE on Instagram and the prizes will be awarded on 27th July 2025 at 5pm EST. Winners will be announced on the Raffle Page of our website, however we will also share this information via our social media. Only a first name with a second initial will be publicly displayed. Winners will be contacted via email and if there is no reply within a week (7 days) the prize will be re-raffled.
Raffle closes at 3pm (EST) on 27th July 2025.
No purchase or contribution is necessary. Only buy a ticket if you are financially able to and understand winning is not guaranteed and winners are drawn at random and by chance. Our suggested donation is $10-20.
Saving the Blue will not design, engage in, promote, or conduct any drawing in which the winner is predetermined by means of matching, instant win, or preselected sweepstakes or otherwise or in which the selection of the winners is in any way rigged. We do not condition the drawing on a minimum number of tickets having been disbursed to contributors or on a minimum amount of contributions having been received. We promise not to arbitrarily remove, disqualify, disallow, or reject any entry or to discriminate in any manner between entrants who gave contributions to the organization and those who did not give such contributions.
Buy tickets responsibly. To enter and be eligible for prizes you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of purchase.
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