Whale Sharks

Shark Research Institute Whale Shark Sighting Report
The Shark Research Institute is compiling a database of whale shark sightings. Please report any sightings of whale sharks (tagged or untagged) by completing this form and selecting the "Send Report" button below. Reports may also be submitted by email, fax, or paper mail; addresses can be found at the end of this page.

Date of Sighting
Time of Sighting
GPS or Longitude/Latitude
Location of Sighting:
Size of Shark metres feet
Sex of Shark male female unknown
How was the shark observed? diving boat plane shore
other:
Did you see a tag on the shark?
yes no
What was the tag number?
What color was the tag?
Where on the shark's body was the tag located?
To avoid duplication of sightings, please provide the names of others in your party:
Did you or anyone else in your party film or photograph the shark?
yes no
If yes, please provide their names and tell us how we may contact them:
Your Name:
Address:
E-Mail:
Telephone: Fax:
Additional Comments:
Whale Shark Sighting Reports may also be sent to the Shark Research Institute via email, fax, or paper mail.
Please print or copy the information on this form and send to one of the following addresses:
Email: SRILevine@aol.com
Fax: (609) 921-1505
Paper mail (SRI Headquarters):
           Shark Research Institute
           P.O. Box 40
           Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Or, if more convenient, reports may be sent directly to the Project Manager in South Africa:
 
                        
The Project Manager, Whale Shark Study Shark Research Institute P.O. Box 510 Botha's Hill Natal, 3660 South Africa

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