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]]> Shark tagging….No, it’s not the newest version of online “tagging”, this is real, hands-on tagging of live sharks on the open ocean.

Leopard sharkJoin Baltimore Aquarium staff and Captain Mark Sampson, a recognized shark lecturer and writer, for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a half-day on the water tagging live sharks off the coast of Ocean City.

Tagging sharks helps marine biologists and scientists, by providing valuable  on shark populations, habits, identity, migration and life span.

Shark tagTagging a shark in San Francisco bay

Shark Tagging in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland  (map it)

Dates and Times – a few weekends in late August (see below).

  • Saturday, August 23, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 24, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 30, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 31, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tickets – $250 per person, limit 5 per session. (Join the Baltimore Aquarium and save $50.) Must be 15 years old or over (15-17 must be accompanied by an adult).  Includes lunch.

Reservations – For reservations, call 410-727-3474, Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Directions and departure point to be provided  with reservation confirmation.

Images – shark tag, leopard on line, tagging one

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