Whale Shark Ambassador

Identify YOUR whale shark & help shark scientists around the world to protect these gentle giants of the oceans!

©Galapagos Whale Shark Project

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Take photos (or screenshot of a video) of the LEFT SIDE of the Whale Shark (see highlighted area).

Take the photograph horizontally & as level as possible.

There should be no fish in front of & area clear visible.

If possible, take photo of the right side too (see area).

Take photos of any other additional markings, scars or injuries that can be used to identify this shark clearly from other individuals.

Take note of the date & location of your Whale Shark sighting.

Try to identify the shark as either male or female.

Take photos of the whole animal.

Set your camera on local time.

Keep your distance of min 3 meters / 10 feet to the animal

Submit your photos & observations to the international data base www.sharkbook.ai or by scanning the QR code.

Stay informed: Get an email whenever YOUR whale shark is relighted!