Our Mission: Protecting North Carolina's Sharks
Discover the passion and purpose behind NC Shark Savers. Learn what drives us to protect these vital marine creatures and how we're making a difference for North Carolina's marine ecosystems.
Our Inspiration: A Call to Action
NC Shark Savers was founded out of a deep concern for the unprotected shark species facing extinction, coupled with the surprising data on the low number of recorded shark bites. We were profoundly inspired by the critical, often overlooked, role sharks play in maintaining the health and balance of our marine ecosystems. This realization fueled our commitment to their protection.
Our Core Message: Facts Over Fear
The main message we want you to take away is clear: the decline in shark populations is largely due to human activity, and therefore, it is our collective responsibility to save them from extinction. We believe that understanding this truth is the first step towards effective conservation and a healthier ocean for all.
How We're Making a Difference
NC Shark Savers is dedicated to protecting sharks and educating the public through several key initiatives. We inform people about the vital importance of sharks to marine health, highlight the many endangered species and the reasons behind their decline, and debunk myths by emphasizing how little threat sharks truly pose to humans. Our goal is to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for these magnificent creatures.
Meet our Team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Jeremy "Sharkie" Perdue
CEO & Founder
Initially inspired by the 1975 film Jaws, Jeremy has dedicated his life to raise awareness of shark endangerment in North Carolina. He created this group as a way to be a voice for these silent hunters from not just his love for sharks, but also in loving memory of his late paternal grandmother, Margaret Lee Adams Perdue, who taught Jeremy to adapt a love and appreciation for nature and wildlife.
Wanda the Great White Honda
Company Vehicle
This 2004 Honda CR-V provides not only as a reliable and loyal mode of transportation for the team, but also as a moving advertisement for the conservation of sharks in North Carolina. Once the day-to-day home vehicle of Margaret Lee Adams Perdue, now an essential teammate and local icon in the Cape Fear Region of North Carolina.