Join The Movement
Your passion can make a difference. Explore how you can actively contribute to protecting North Carolina's shark populations and marine life. Every action, big or small, helps create a lasting impact.
Ways to Get Involved
There are many ways to support shark conservation in North Carolina. Choose what resonates with you and become a part of the solution. Your involvement creates a ripple effect for generations to come.
Join our Organization
Become a member of NC Shark Savers and directly support our initiatives. Your membership helps us gain support, increase our knowledge, and grow our impact.
Contact Officials
Write letters or emails to your government representatives to advocate for stronger shark conservation laws and policies in North Carolina.
Participate in Events
Join us for ocean conservation events, including fundraisers, beach cleanups, educational workshops, and film screenings across North Carolina.
Visit Aquariums
Support shark conservation and research by visiting the aquarium facilities and campuses of North Carolina including in Pine Knoll Shores, Fort Fisher, Roanoke Island, and Jennette's Pier.
Your Impact Lasts Lifetimes
We believe that as many people as possible getting involved can make great impacts that will last lifetimes. Every person who contributes brings us closer to a thriving marine ecosystem.
Sign Our Petition
Join us in our mission to protect sharks! Sign our petition addressed to North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality D. Reid Wilson, and Director of the Division of Marine Fisheries Kathy B. Rawls. Together, we can make shark harvesting illegal and ensure the legal protection of every shark species in North Carolina.
Local Partners & Initiatives
NC Shark Savers collaborates with incredible local organizations dedicated to protecting North Carolina's marine life. Learn more about their vital work and how you can support them.
Engage in Citizen Sciences
The Spot-A-Shark USA program invites divers, snorkelers, and anyone on the water to photograph sand tiger sharks and upload images to their website, contributing directly to research. Additionally, the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program focuses on protecting marine mammals through investigations and research. Ocearch is a data-centric organization built to help scientists collect previously unattainable data in the ocean by tracking tagged animals, especially sharks.
Support Shark Scientists
At NC Shark Savers, we take great pride in our strong and enduring relationships with numerous shark scientists, both personally and professionally. We warmly invite all our dedicated supporters to actively engage with the committed teams and innovative programs that have generously shared their invaluable insights on sharks and the vital importance of conservation. Visit their informative websites to learn more and discover how you can support their essential and important work. Without these leading experts in the field of marine biology and shark research, NC Shark Savers would not be what we are today!