OCEARCH’s Global Shark Tracker where you can observe the navigational pattern of sharks that have been tagged with satellite tracking technology all for the purpose of shark conservation. OCEARCH facilitates unprecedented research by supporting leading researchers and institutions seeking to attain groundbreaking data on the biology and health of sharks, in conjunction with basic research on shark life history and migration.
Sharks play a crucial role of maintaining balance in the delicate oceanic ecosystem as they have an effect on all levels in the food web below them. Unfortunately sharks are being slaughtered every day putting the shark at risk for survival. The navigational and migratory data being collected from OCEARCH will be used to support and devise successful conservation and management strategies which will affect policy for global change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why did the shark ping on land?
Why does it look like the shark traveled over land?
Do the sharks really swim in straight lines?
How does a shark “ping” in?
What is the time span between pings?
What is a SPOT tag?
How fast do sharks swim?
Where are the sharks when they aren’t pinging?
What areas have the sharks been tagged in?
What is the difference between an immature shark and a mature shark?
Are the shark pings in my timezone?