Description
This is more than a large plush shark. It’s a personal gift with a purpose.
The Deluxe Shark Adoption Kit pairs a cuddly 24-inch shark plush with a personalized symbolic adoption package. Choose the shark species from six different species, give your shark a name and create a meaningful gift for someone who truly loves sharks.
Each adoption supports Shark Angels and helps prepare the next generation of conservationists to protect sharks for years to come.
Join 5,554 people around the world who have adopted a Shark Angels shark!
What Comes in the Deluxe Shark Adoption Kit?
Your deluxe shark adoption includes:
- A 18-24 inch shark plush representing your chosen species
- A personalized shark adoption certificate, approximately 8.5 × 5.5 inches
- A Shark Angels black zippered tote bag
- A personalized adoption letter
- A full-color shark photograph and species fact card
- A personalized gift card for the selected special occasion
- A Shark Angels shark character sticker
- Your shark’s name displayed on the online Shark Adoption Wall
- Free shipping within the United States
Plush size and appearance may vary slightly by species.
Choose Your Shark Species
Choose from six distinctive sharks:
- Great white shark
- Tiger shark
- Hammerhead shark
- Whale shark
- Mako shark
- Sawshark
Select the species that the recipient loves most – or choose the shark that best matches their personality.
Personalize Your Shark Adoption
Make the adoption their own:
- Choose a shark species.
- Give the shark a name.
- Enter the adoption recipient’s name.
- Choose the special occasion.
- Add the gift giver’s name.
- Choose whether the recipient’s name may appear publicly on the Shark Adoption Wall.
Shark Angels will prepare the personalized adoption materials and add the chosen shark name to our online adoption family.
A Meaningful Gift for a Shark Lover
A deluxe plush shark adoption makes a memorable gift for:
- Birthdays
- Holidays and Christmas
- Graduations
- Young shark enthusiasts
- Aspiring marine biologists
- Divers and ocean lovers
- Teachers and classrooms
- Someone who already has everything
- Anyone who is shark obsessed
It combines the excitement of receiving a large shark plush with the lasting meaning of supporting education, mentorship and shark conservation.
Where Does Your Adoption Go?
Proceeds from Shark Angels adoptions help support our Shark Conservation Internship Program.
Many students enter marine science because they want to make a difference, but traditional programs do not always teach them how conservation works outside the classroom. Shark Angels helps bridge that gap.
Our interns and mentees receive hands-on experience in areas such as:
- Shark science and research communication
- Conservation policy and legislation
- Public education and community outreach
- Advocacy and grassroots campaigns
- Digital media and storytelling
- Fundraising and nonprofit operations
They do not simply watch from the sidelines. They research shark protections, translate scientific studies for the public, create educational resources, support advocacy efforts and help build programs that protect sharks today.
The program has already mentored more than 40 future shark scientists and marine conservationists and generated more than 10,000 hours of intern-produced conservation work.
Your adoption helps turn a student’s passion for sharks into the skills needed to protect them.
Meet our interns and learn more about the program.
What Does Symbolic Shark Adoption Mean?
This is a symbolic adoption. It does not transfer ownership of, provide tracking for or financially support one individual wild shark.
Instead, your adoption builds a personal connection with sharks while supporting the people, education and advocacy needed to create lasting change for them.
Limited-Release Shipping
Shark Angels prepares physical adoption kits in limited seasonal batches so our small nonprofit team can personalize each one carefully.
Check the shipping notice above the Add to Cart button for the expected fulfillment date for the current release.
Ready to give someone a shark to call their own? Choose a species, name your shark and begin your deluxe shark adoption.
Find the Shark That Matches Their Personality
Great White Shark: The Fearless Leader
Choose the great white for someone who is confident, curious and stronger than people realize. Great whites are powerful ocean predators, but there is far more to them than their reputation suggests.
Perfect for: bold personalities, natural leaders and anyone who loves an icon.
Tiger Shark: The Adventurous Spirit
Choose the tiger shark for someone who is independent, adaptable and always ready to explore. Tiger sharks are curious ocean travelers capable of thriving in many different environments.
Perfect for: explorers, free spirits and people who are not afraid to take their own path.
Hammerhead Shark: The Creative Thinker
Choose the hammerhead for someone who sees the world differently. Its extraordinary head shape gives it enhanced sensory abilities and a remarkably wide view of its surroundings.
Perfect for: creative thinkers, problem-solvers and wonderfully original people.
Whale Shark: The Gentle Giant
Choose the whale shark for someone with a big presence and an even bigger heart. The largest fish in the world is a peaceful filter feeder, and every whale shark has its own unique pattern of spots.
Perfect for: kind souls, gentle leaders and people who make everyone feel welcome.
Mako Shark: The Go-Getter
Choose the mako for someone who moves fast, dreams big and brings energy wherever they go. Makos are streamlined, athletic and among the fastest sharks in the ocean.
Perfect for: athletes, ambitious personalities and unstoppable adventurers.
Sawshark: The Clever Original
Choose the sawshark for someone who stands out from the crowd. Its unusual tooth-lined snout contains sensitive organs that help it locate prey hidden beneath the seafloor.
Perfect for: clever kids, curious minds and proud originals.
Important Adoption Information
Rather than funding a commercial tracking subscription, your adoption helps develop the people, education and advocacy needed to create long-term change for sharks.
Shark Angels is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 42-1603535.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Free Shipping?
Yes! In the United States only.
What comes with the adoption?
The adoption includes a shark plush, personalized certificate & letter, species photograph and fact card, Shark Angels Tote Bag, character sticker and a listing on the online Shark Adoption Wall.
Which shark species can I choose?
You can choose a great white shark, tiger shark, hammerhead shark, whale shark, mako shark or sawshark, subject to availability.
When will my adoption ship?
Physical adoption kits are fulfilled during limited seasonal releases. Orders placed during this release are expected to begin shipping on October 1. Don’t miss your window!
Will my name appear online?
The shark name and the display name you provide may be listed on the Shark Angels Adoption Wall. Choose the privacy option during checkout if you do not want the recipient’s full name shown publicly.
Does my adoption help sharks?
Yes. Adoption proceeds support Shark Angels programs, with this release benefiting our Shark Conservation Internship and Mentorship Program. The program gives college and graduate students real-world conservation experience and professional guidance.
Is the purchase tax-deductible?
Because you receive merchandise with your purchase, only the amount exceeding the fair market value of the goods may be tax-deductible. Please consult a tax professional for guidance about your specific purchase.
