The Shark Research Institute was founded in 1991 by a few members of the famed Explorers Club who shared a passion for sharks, but also believed that to be effective, conservation must be based on solid scientific data.

We sponsor and conduct research on sharks, and use the data to obtain legal, enforceable protection for sharks worldwide.

We also create and stimulate public awareness about the plight of sharks, and empower other organizations and individuals to make a difference.

All of our programs are designed to result in protecting and saving sharks from extinction.

Board of Trustees
Captain Stephen D. Nagiewicz CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	William L. Bunting, Jr., Esq LEGAL COUNSEL	David Doubilet TRUSTEE
Jennifer Hayes TRUSTEE	Georgienne Bradley TRUSTEE	Stephen Weinstock TRUSTEE
Ben Fackler TRUSTEE
Officers
Sylvia Earle  HONORARY PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE	Stan Waterman PRESIDENT EMERITUS	Jupp Baron Kerckerinck zur Borg PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE
Marie Levine EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	Leonard J.V. Compagno, Ph.D. DIRECTOR	Debra Canabal, Ph.D. DEVELOPMENT
Advisory Board
Jerry Beaty	Michael Aw	Tom Campbell
Richard Ellis	Amos Nachoum	Marty Snyderman
Lee Peterson	Wyland	Rob Stewart
Regional Directors
Guy Perrott,  Connecticut	Mike Tichenor, Texas
See Also: International Directors Field Directors