Great white sharks cross ocean borders, and protecting them means protecting the waters they share with other ocean giants. Adopt one and support MMF's work for wide-ranging sharks.
7 mthe largest great white sharks, just over 23 feet
About 33 yearsbefore a female white shark becomes an adult
73+ yearsestimated lifespan of a female white shark
Mostplaces linked to Australia, more than any shark reviewed
What you'll give
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Plus a gift card with your own message:
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Signed by the scientist
Every adoption certificate is signed by MMF's Co-Founder & Executive Director.
Dr. Simon PierceCo-Founder & Executive Director, Marine Megafauna Foundation
Why adopt a great white shark?
White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) are large apex predators and accomplished ambush hunters. The largest are just over 7 meters (23 feet) long.
They mature late: female white sharks only become adults at about 33 years, and they are estimated to live to at least 73.
Sharks that cross borders
White sharks are covered by the Convention on Migratory Species, which asks countries to cooperate to protect animals that cross their borders. In a review led by Diego Bezerra of the University of Queensland and co-authored by MMF's Dr. Chris Rohner and Dr. Simon Pierce, white sharks linked Australia with more places than any other shark in the review. White sharks and whale sharks between them accounted for 38 movement studies, yet 18 of the 29 species reviewed had no published movement data linked to Australian waters.
Shark movements connect countries with different approaches to fishing and conservation, and governments can only cooperate on protection once they know which countries share which species.
MMF does not run a white shark project. Your adoption supports MMF's work as a whole, including our Migratory Species Program, which brings together our research on animals that cross national borders, the same question the Australian review set out to answer.
Ready to help? A great white shark adoption is $39, with a personalized certificate to download straight after checkout.
Pay securely in the pop-up. Your receipt arrives by email.
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Add the name
Type the adoptee's name and see it on the certificate.
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Download and give
Download the certificate and a gift card, then print or forward them.
Great white shark adoption FAQs
How big do great white sharks get?
The largest great white sharks are just over 7 meters (23 feet) long. The largest whale sharks are nearly three times as long.
How long do great white sharks live?
Female white sharks only become adults at about 33 years and are estimated to live to at least 73.
Does MMF study great white sharks?
MMF does not run a white shark project. MMF scientists co-authored a review of the sharks that cross Australia's borders, in which white sharks linked Australia with the most places.
What does a great white shark adoption support?
It supports MMF's work as a whole, including research and conservation for wide-ranging sharks, rays, and other ocean giants.
What is a symbolic adoption?
A symbolic adoption is a gift to MMF's work as a whole. We use it where it does the most good, and that includes the research and conservation behind the animal you chose. No animal is taken from the wild or sent to you. Your certificate records your support.
What do I receive?
A personalized adoption certificate (PDF) with the name you choose and the date, ready to download as soon as checkout is complete. You can also make a gift card for a birthday, Valentine's Day, or Christmas with your own message. Both are yours to print or send by email.
Can I give an adoption as a gift?
Yes. Type the recipient's name for the certificate and write your message on the gift card. Because everything is digital, it works as a last-minute gift too.
How do I get my certificate?
After checkout you are taken to a page where you type the name and download the certificate. The link to that page is also in your receipt email, so you can come back to it later.
Is my adoption tax-deductible?
Your adoption is tax-deductible in the USA. MMF is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization, and you receive a receipt by email.
Is anything sent by mail?
No. The certificate and card are digital files, so nothing is printed or shipped.
