Meet the Sharks
Naming Convention: Species - Location - Year - Shark Number
Naming Convention: Species - Location - Year - Shark Number
Shark Type - Location - Year (2 digits) + Shark Number (2 digits)
SG = Sixgill
R = Redondo, A = Alki, S=Sund Rock, W=Whytecliff, HC=Hood Canal
23 = 2023
06 = 6th shark we've seen so far this year
Marking Abbreviations (Fins of the shark)
Marking Abbreviations (Fins of the shark)
LPF - Left Pectoral Fin
RPF - Right Pectorlal Fin
LPvF - Left Pelvic Fin
RPvF - Right Pelvic Fin
DF - Dorsal Fin
AF - Anal Fin
UCF - Upper lobe of Caudal Fin
LCF - Lower lobe of Caudal Fin
CF - Caudal Fin
SG-HC-24-02
SG-HC-24-02
Dive Sites: Flagpole
Markings: Possible white haze on trailing edge of RPF. Small white line over right eye. White marks on top of body.
SG-HC-24-01
SG-HC-24-01
Dive Sites: Pulali Point
Markings: Single white mark above LPF. Double white mark on body slightly above/behind LPF. White mark on LPvF in center near body.