About
The Atlantic Shark Institute is a Rhode Island based nonprofit, tax exempt charitable organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Unique to our model, nobody at the Atlantic Shark Institute is paid for this work, and 100% of donations go directly into this critical research.
We lead world class shark research projects with the goal of answering the most pressing questions concerning the biology, survival and sustainability of sharks in northeast Atlantic Ocean. We also collaborate with the Atlantic’s best shark scientists and researchers in an open and collaborative way to greatly enhance that research. Through this unique model, we drive high quality research, management, conservation and awareness of large predatory sharks in the Atlantic region.
Mission
Our mission, and that of our research partners, is to do the highest quality shark research to help manage and conserve these magnificent animals. While estimates vary depending on the source, more than 100 million sharks are reportedly killed annually worldwide. For many species, harvests are not sustainable and an alarming number of species are considered vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered as a result. The ASI leads research projects on great white, mako, blue, porbeagle, thresher, sand tiger, spinner, blacktip and many other species of sharks with the singular goal of aiding in their protection and sustainability.
Unique in the world of shark research, our funded scientists work in an open and collaborative way to fully leverage the opportunities before them. Working toward a common goal, they can get more done, more efficiently and with results that are broader than would otherwise be the case. Doing so answers critical questions about sustainability, habitat, conservation, and policy that will ensure these apex predators are protected and managed in a responsible and logical manner. Please help support this wonderful organization and also follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
