Adopting a Shark is a fun and unique way to get involved in shark and ray conservation. AdoptaShark is an excellent program for adults and kids because everybody learns A LOT about sharks and the oceans.  When you adopt a shark, your donation is contributing towards the purchase of new tags for continued research on the movement and behavior of sharks.   You will learn about and be able to see tracking maps of your shark, depending on when and how the shark was tagged.  As we learn new information about your shark, we will pass it on to you via our website.  The shark's tracks depend on the type of tags used to track them, so for example, if your shark was tagged with accoustic tags, the track might only show a few days of movement.  Satellite track, however, can show movement of your shark for 3-6 months.  Once the tag comes off your shark,  we/you will no longer recieve new tracking information for that shark. Even so, you will still be able to study the maps that were generated when the tags were 'live' and in no time, you will be a virtual expert on your shark. You will learn things like:

• Where does it like to live during different times of the year?

• Does it like to sleep at different depths during the day and the night?

• What does it like to eat?

• Why does it move from one place to the next?

• Where will she have her babies?

• How many babies will she have?

• As a species, is it dangerous to people?

• Is it endangered or threatened?

...and so much more! In addition, you will receive a Shark Adoption Kit which will include things like an Adoption Certificate, a picture of your shark, an Adoptashark T-shirt, information about your shark, and lots of fun stickers and activities, and more!

You will also receive special invitations to Shark functions that we have several times each year, and you will even get invitations to join us on one of our official Shark Tagging Expeditions - at a discount!  If your tag is "live" each day you can come back to our website to see where your shark is today, and see if we have posted any new information about your shark

Our mission is not just to provide you with enough shark information to float a battle ship, but if you're an avid shark enthusiast, we want to feed that hunger as well.

So join us and adopt a shark for the curious child in your life, the guy who has everything or your ocean-loving friend. They'll appreciate this gift for a long time to come!

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