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Do you want even more information on this special species? Look here for fun facts, past events, and magazine articles about sharks to become a shark specialist!

Front half of the side of a white shark swimming in dark water.

White Shark Regulations & Permits

Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary prohibits attracting a white shark in the sanctuary or approaching within 50 meters of any White Shark within the line approximating 2 nautical miles around the Farallon Islands.

Female scuba diver with a yellow and white acoustic receiver in Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuaries over a coral reef in turquoise water.

New Shark Visitors at Gray’s Reef

White sharks, bull sharks, and lemon sharks are all new visitors scientists tracked through Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary. These three shark species, as well as the Atlantic sturgeon were individuals with implanted tags as part of a monitoring effort up and down the eastern seaboard. When the tags of the animal get close enough to acoustic receivers located on the sanctuary’s seafloor, it ‘pings’ and records the animal’s location.

Shark swimming from left to right under the ocean surface.

Shark Research in the Northeast

We conduct shark life history research and long-term monitoring activities essential for stock assessment and management.

Gray/tan colored nurse shark swimming over a coral reef with dark fish in the background.

Shark Conservation Act

This page offers an overview of the Shark Conservation Act of 2010.

Full gray bull shark swimming in shallow water over sand and rocks.

Fun Facts About Shocking Sharks

The top predators of the ocean, sharks have been making headlines in recent years. Find out more about these notorious fish (yes, they are fish!).