Support shark research

Help the people protecting sharks.

Sharks are essential to healthy oceans, and many species are in trouble. These organizations track, study and protect them. Your donation goes straight to them — Sharky never handles the money.

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OCEARCH

Global · Shark tracking

Tags great white and tiger sharks with satellite trackers and shares the data openly with scientists and the public.

Visit & donate

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South Carolina Aquarium

Charleston, SC · Ocean conservation

Our neighbors in the Lowcountry — conservation, sea turtle care and ocean education right here in South Carolina.

Visit & donate

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Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

Massachusetts · Great white research

Studies white sharks off the U.S. East Coast and teaches beachgoers how to share the water safely.

Visit & donate

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Beneath the Waves

Global · Ocean science

Uses shark research to find and protect critical ocean habitats around the world.

Visit & donate

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Mote Marine Laboratory

Florida · Marine research

A leading independent marine lab with a long-running shark research program in the Gulf of Mexico.

Visit & donate

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Shark Trust

UK · Shark conservation

Works to safeguard sharks, skates and rays through science, policy and public action.

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These are independent organizations. Sharky isn't affiliated with them and doesn't receive any part of your donation. Ask each organization about tax deductibility where you live.

Other ways to help

Every beachgoer can make a difference

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Report what you see

Sightings in Sharky help everyone stay safe — and give researchers a picture of where sharks are.

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Fish responsibly

Follow local rules, use circle hooks, and release sharks quickly and carefully.

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Keep beaches clean

Pick up trash and fishing line — they harm sharks, turtles and seabirds.