ADOPT A LEMON SHARK!
Dive in and adopt a juvenile lemon shark - tagged by our team in Turks and Caicos as part of Project Lemon Aid!
​You can be part of Turks and Caicos conservation history with this special gift! Adopt a lemon shark and name it whatever you wish through a tax-deductible donation. Every shark adoption directly supports Sharks4Kids, Project Lemon Aid (ongoing research), education, and more! Each lemon shark was tagged and safely released in Turks and Caicos by the Sharks4Kids Research Team in 2025 and 2026. Your unique tagged shark is assigned only to you, making the adoption extra special - plus you receive a JAWsome gift!
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NOTE: USPS Standard Ground shipping is included for those within the U.S. If you are located outside of the U.S. please add the International Shipping item to your cart prior to checkout. Thank you!
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Dive into our PROJECT LEMON AID page to learn more about our research!
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What is a PIT tag?
PIT tags are very similar to those used by veterinarians for identifying pets and other animals. A PIT tag is between 8-32mm long and 1-4mm in diameter. These tags consist of an electronic microchip encased in biocompatible glass, which protects the electronic components and prevents tissue irritation. PIT tags are inserted into the base of the shark's dorsal fin with a PIT tag inserter (similar to a syringe). If the shark is recaptured, the PIT tag reader can be used to scan the tag and acquire new data about that specific shark.
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What is an Acoustic tag?
Acoustic transmitters are electronic tags that send out a series of ‘pings’ every 1-3 minutes into the surrounding waters that are detected by receivers (underwater tracking systems). The receivers are small data-logging computers that are anchored on the ocean floor. The tag can be surgically implanted into the shark's abdomen or attached externally at the base of the dorsal fin. When the tagged shark swims within 300-1000 meters of a receiver, their location, movement, and behavior patterns are automatically recorded.
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Dive into our SHARK TAGGING page to learn more!
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Sharks4Kids research & tagging done under permit through the Turks and Caicos Department of Environment & Coastal Resources.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all lemon shark adopters. Thank you for supporting Project Lemon Aid, our ongoing research of juvenile lemon sharks in Turks and Caicos. We've created this fun lemon shark graphic to showcase all the sharks that have been adopted and named thus far. We'll continue to update the art as more sharks get adopted!
JOIN THE SHIVER!
SHIVER: Collective noun for a group of sharks.
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