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.

Thank you to our supporters for selling out our Season Kick Off Event at ! We also want to thank Devils Purse Brewing fo...
06/11/2026

Thank you to our supporters for selling out our Season Kick Off Event at ! We also want to thank Devils Purse Brewing for their continued support and for serving great beer! We all enjoyed meeting each and every one of you that attended.

Thank you to for screen printing t-shirts on demand and for for setting up their food truck!

Happy White Shark Wednesday! Have you checked out our app, Sharktivity, lately? White Shark “Freeman” recently pinged in...
06/10/2026

Happy White Shark Wednesday! Have you checked out our app, Sharktivity, lately? White Shark “Freeman” recently pinged in just off Tom’s River, NJ and white shark “AFTCO” pinged in off of Hatteras, NC. Both of these individuals were tagged off Hilton Head, SC this past winter by AWSC’s Senior Scientist, Dr. Megan Winton, with the help of Outcast Sport Fishing .

These pings are from SPOT tags, that are attached to the tip of the shark's dorsal fin. Whenever the tag breaks the surface of the water it transmits a series of signals to overhead satellites that allow for near-real time tracking. Shark scientists use these tags to study shark movements and to complement the data collected by other types of tags.

Photo Credit: Outcast Sport Fishing and Sharktivity
Freeman Boatworks

06/08/2026

White sharks, dusky sharks, sand tiger sharks, rays, and seals — all connected within one ocean ecosystem. Every species plays an important role in keeping our ocean healthy and balanced. This World Oceans Day, we’re celebrating the wild beauty of the ocean and the importance of protecting it through research, education, and conservation. 💙

Every wave, every tide, every sunset over the Atlantic reminds us how connected we all are to the ocean. At the Atlantic...
06/05/2026

Every wave, every tide, every sunset over the Atlantic reminds us how connected we all are to the ocean. At the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, World Environment Day is a reminder that protecting white sharks means protecting an entire ecosystem. Together, through research, education, and conservation, we can help ensure these waters remain wild and thriving for generations to come.

Happy White Shark Wednesday from "Quasimodo"! This 8ft male white shark was identified by video footage in 2018. This pa...
06/03/2026

Happy White Shark Wednesday from "Quasimodo"! This 8ft male white shark was identified by video footage in 2018. This particular shark has an abnormal back but we have seen him multiple times while out on the water. In 2021, we also observed an injury to right pelvic region. When seen again in 2023, the injury was healed.

06/02/2026

The acoustic receiver array has started to be deployed for the 2026 season. Thank you to the work of our team and for the effort! Please note that real time acoustic receivers have not been deployed.

The acoustic receiver array has started to be deployed for the 2026 season. Thank you to the work of our team and Massac...
06/02/2026

The acoustic receiver array has started to be deployed for the 2026 season. Thank you to the work of our team and Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries for the effort! Please note that real time acoustic receivers have not been deployed.

June is shaping up to be a fintastic month at the AWSC 🦈The Shark Center is expanding summer hours starting June 15, plu...
06/01/2026

June is shaping up to be a fintastic month at the AWSC 🦈
The Shark Center is expanding summer hours starting June 15, plus, we’ve got Story Time, Sensory Hour, Member-Only Hours and our Fossil Fun Family Program kicking off this month. We’re also kicking off the season on June 4 at Devil's Purse Brewing Co. with an evening celebrating shark research, education, and conservation alongside the AWSC team and Greg Skomal. We can’t wait to see you this summer on Cape Cod!
Shark Center Happenings: https://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/shark-center-chatham
Devil's Purse Event: igfn.us/form/rvP-fA

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235 Orleans Road
North Chatham, MA
02633

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+15083485901

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