Did you recover one of our plastic tags? Please see below. We appreciate your help!

When you catch a shark or ray with a tag in it, we ask that you record the following information as accurately and completely as possible:

• Tag number and color
• Species and sex (males have claspers - see photo below)
• Date of capture
• Location caught (latitude and longitude preferred, but specific description works)
• Length and/or weight and whether it was estimated or measured
• Type of length (fork or total) and/or type of weight (whole or dressed)
• Fishing method (rod and reel, longline, etc.)
• Release condition: did you keep the shark or release it alive—if released alive, indicate whether released with the same tag, a different tag, or no tag and condition of the fish
• If you photographed the shark or ray, please send us the photo

Be sure to include your name, mailing address, men's t-shirt size, and email address.
There are two ways you can report this information to us:

• Email us at: [email protected] -and- [email protected]  (using both emails assures we get your email)
• Mail in the information to FSC Shark Tagging Program, Department of Biology, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801

We will send you a report with information on the shark you caught and a t-shirt to thank you for your participation. Email us with any questions.