About this shark

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

About this adoption

This shark is female, measures a total length of approximately 290cm, and in January 2021 was fitted with a PIT tag and a 9 month- 1 year SPOT (Smart Position or Temperature Transmitting) tag.

The SPOT tag records and stores water temperature and transmits to Argos satellites each time the shark surfaces giving us a location. On adoption we will provide you with the data for your shark, as well as weekly updates on its movements!

In exchange for this adoption donation, you will have the privilege of naming her, you’ll receive an adoption certificate, and we’ll excitedly reach out to you with regular weekly updates whenever the shark surfaces which provides us with her latest movements/location! e.g. You’ll be tracking her!

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

General Information

Great hammerheads are arguably one of the world’s most charismatic shark species, and we are fortunate to encounter them regularly throughout the winter months. These endangered sharks demand attention in the water with their captivating, powerful presence, so, if you’re looking for a big, beautiful, and bold shark to adopt, hammerheads are the ones for you!

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