What to Expect: Saltwater Studies is going shark tagging! This event is offered in partnership with Nova Southeastern University and the Guy Harvey Research Institute. This event was scheduled to accommodate the high demand for this event this year. This excursion is truly a "hands-on" experience. We will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as prepping the rigging, setting the lines, reeling in the sharks, and even placing the tag onto the shark. Guy Harvey Research members will teach you how to do each task, and you can choose which tasks you would prefer. You will have opportunities to see, touch, and work with the sharks up close. Please note that this type of fishing is difficult so please come prepared to work hard!
Who Can Attend: Participants must be 8 years and older. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring:
You should wear clothes that you do not mind getting fishy or wet. A towel, bathing suit, sunscreen, and sunglasses are a must. NSU/GHRI will be providing work gloves for us but if you would like to bring your own, you may. We may have a chance to swim (away from the fishing lines) depending on sea conditions so you may also bring swim goggles or a snorkel mask if you would like.
Be sure to bring your own lunch and snacks. NSU/GHRI will be providing water for the day but we are to bring our own food.
If you are concerned about seasickness, bringing ginger candy (i.e. Gin Gins ginger chews or Trader Joe's candied ginger) is highly recommended as it can help combat nausea.
Where to Meet: Nova Southeastern University, Oceanographic Center, 8000 N Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Cost: $170 per person (All participants, including adults, must register and pay for their participation.)
Expenses: The park entrance fee is waived for those participating in Saltwater Studies events. Please bring cash if you would like to tip the crew.
Important Notes
If we are unable to proceed with the event due to inclement weather, we will reschedule for another date.
There will be a total of 30 people participating in the shark tagging excursion.
For the June 21st event: A refund (less any applicable non-refundable merchant service fees) will be provided if it is necessary to cancel before June 7th. No refunds will be provided for cancellations on or after June 7th.