Mission and Goals

Get involved in shark conservation.

We think it’s time to re-invent shark conservation and our collective approach – and make it contagiously fun in the process! Simply put, we are on global mission to stand up for sharks and their watery homes, leaving this beautiful, blue planet in a better state than we inherited it in.

Mission

Since 2007, members of Shark Angels around the globe have come together to advocate for sharks and our beautiful blue planet by turning fear of sharks into fascination, by empowering the public through education and science, and connecting the passionate to spark meaningful change. We do this through science, education, diving, legislation, and outreach. Through our partnerships with leading international shark scientists, Shark Angels connects the public to ground breaking shark research via innovative technologies to determine where and how to protect sharks. We provide free educational presentations to schools worldwide, thereby creating the next generation of eco-warriors. Our work with other nonprofits and conservation organizations advances the fight for shark fin trade bans and the enactment of laws prohibiting shark finning. And finally, we support responsible shark diving operations to encourage everyone to have the chance to come face-to-face with these fascinating creatures in the wild. Through these efforts, Shark Angels spearheads the fight for one collective goal: to save sharks.

Shark Science: determine shark pupping grounds to establish management measures.
Shark Science: determine shark pupping grounds to establish management measures
Fighting for legislation to eliminate the shark fin trade.
Fighting for legislation
Provide education presentations to create the next generation of eco-warriors.
Education presentations
High school students in Yap receive their certificates for finishing our online education program,
High school students in Yap get their certificates for finishing our online education program
Diving with sharks: meet a shark.
Meeting a shark
Positive Media: Julie Andersen, Sharktacular, Shark Week.
Positive Media: Julie Andersen, Sharktacular, Shark Week

Goals

  • Provide much-needed, balanced ocean and shark conservation education to build awareness + drive change.
  • Change perspectives about sharks, turning those afraid of sharks into their advocates.
  • Empower and inspire others – through our own passion – to take action and protect their oceans – and sharks.
  • Spark the next generation of conservationists, developing and mentoring young eco-heroes.
  • Employ innovative technology & media to work FOR sharks.
  • Connect shark science with conservation, to fuel the positive impact of both.
  • Develop the tools (think open source!) and support to ignite local action like our Remove the Nets, Fin Free + Shark Free campaigns.
Diver and Tiger shark.

Turning fear into fascination and passion into action