Atlantic White Shark Conservancy

Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Cape Cod based 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit committed to raising public awareness of white sharks. North Atlantic.

The Conservancy supports scientific research, improves public safety, and educates the community, to inspire conservation of Atlantic white sharks. Welcome to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy page! We are a nonprofit organization based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, established in 2012 to support white shark research, education, and conservation.

2009 marked the first time great white

sharks were successfully tagged in the U.S. Tags have been deployed each summer off the coast of Cape Cod to monitor local and large scale movements of great whites. By tracking local movements, scientists can work with local officials to help keep the public safe and by monitoring large scale movements, we can learn more about shark behavior once they leave the Cape. Public education on great white sharks will bring a greater awareness and appreciation for this vulnerable apex predator. By supporting research and education, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is taking steps to ensure the future of this magnificent species. Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is a nonprofit,tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Look who stopped by the Shark Center to drop off his annual donation check!Hunter has been raising money for AWSC for ye...
08/27/2026

Look who stopped by the Shark Center to drop off his annual donation check!
Hunter has been raising money for AWSC for years, and we are so grateful for his support and inspired by his commitment to shark research and conservation.

This year’s gift is extra special, as the donation amount holds a special significance for Hunter and his family.

Thank you, Hunter, for being an advocate for sharks and the ocean! 💙🦈

Happy White Shark Wednesday from “Alien”! This 8ft white shark was identified by video footage back in 2015. A feature w...
08/26/2026

Happy White Shark Wednesday from “Alien”! This 8ft white shark was identified by video footage back in 2015. A feature we use to identify “Alien” is the angler fish islet on the left side of the caudal fin.

Our shark social media lady has officially gone on maternity leave!Please give the AWSC team a little grace as we naviga...
08/24/2026

Our shark social media lady has officially gone on maternity leave!
Please give the AWSC team a little grace as we navigate life without our resident social media manager. They're stepping in between research trips, education programs, Shark Center fun, and everything else that keeps the Conservancy swimming. Don't worry, we promise to keep it sharky.

Ready... set... SHARK! 🦈 The Shark Challenge officially starts TODAY!  Haven't registered yet? You can join the challeng...
08/23/2026

Ready... set... SHARK! 🦈 The Shark Challenge officially starts TODAY! Haven't registered yet? You can join the challenge all week long and complete your chosen distance at your own pace through August 30.
Register now (igfn.us/form/Y8lugQ) or text ChallengeReg26 to 41444.
Want to make an even bigger impact? Create your own fundraiser by texting SChallenge2026 to 71777.
Good luck to everyone participating! 🦈💙

It's the time of year that we say goodbye to our summer 2026 interns. These four students worked incredibly hard this su...
08/21/2026

It's the time of year that we say goodbye to our summer 2026 interns. These four students worked incredibly hard this summer and we will miss them dearly! Cheers to a bright future Shannon, Amelia, Macy, and Jocelyn.
We will be posting about our summer 2027 internships in January.

Happy White Shark Wednesday! Meet white shark “Zamboomafoo”, a 10ft female white shark that the research team identified...
08/19/2026

Happy White Shark Wednesday! Meet white shark “Zamboomafoo”, a 10ft female white shark that the research team identified on 10/27/17. This shark got her name due to the lemur like marking on the left caudal fin.

08/17/2026

August, September, and October is peak white shark activity off Cape Cod. Now is he perfect time to book your white shark chartrer! You can learn more and book over on our website. Link in bio!

🦈 Join us for the 2026 Shark Challenge, August 23–30. Choose your own adventure and your own pace! Run, walk, bike, swim...
08/16/2026

🦈 Join us for the 2026 Shark Challenge, August 23–30. Choose your own adventure and your own pace! Run, walk, bike, swim, paddle, or take your pup along. Every mile you complete helps support the research and conservation efforts that make the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's work possible.

🎟 Registration includes:
🧢 An exclusive event hat
🎉 Entry into sponsor prize drawings
💙 A tax-deductible donation supporting shark research

Register today! (igfn.us/form/Y8lugQ or text ChallengeReg26 to 41444.

08/14/2026

How does AWSC get identification footage of white sharks?
We simply stick a Go-Pro in the water and let the shark swim by! With Dr. Greg Skomal of Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries out on the pulpit, he maneuvers the camera and camera poll around the white shark. Taking large sweeping motions, we aim to get footage of the right and left side of the shark. Then, taking that video footage to look at the shark’s fins, gill area, countershading, and any scars, injuries or markings. Photo-identification is a non-invasive method for obtaining information important for informing management and conservation efforts.

Do you have any photos or videos of white sharks within the northwest Atlantic? Please send them our way!

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235 Orleans Road
North Chatham, MA
02633

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