Expedition Brief
OCEARCH is embarking on its first expedition to the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, after following the multi-year migratory tracks laid down by White Sharks Lydia, Hilton, and George. The work we started in 2012 suggests this area could be a potential mating site for the North Atlantic white shark population. Identifying the mating site is crucial as sharks are the balance keepers and great indicators of ocean health.
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EXPEDITION STATS

21

DAYS AT SEA

15

STUDIES

7

ANIMALS SAMPLED

36

TEAM MEMBERS
COLLABORATIVE TEAM
Brett
McBride
Captian & Fishing Master – OCEARCH
Chris
Fischer
Founder & Expedition Leader – OCEARCH
Dave
Stevenson

Ship Engineer – OCEARCH

Fernanda
Ubatuba
President & COO – OCEARCH
Hennie
van Jaarsveld
Digital Producer – OCEARCH
Ami
Meite
Program Manager – OCEARCH
Tommy
Chandler
Creative Director – OCEARCH
DJ
Lettieri
Deckhand Extraordinaire – OCEARCH
John
Kanaly
Community Manager – OCEARCH
Nichole
Ring

Communications Assistant – OCEARCH

EXPEDITION PHOTOS

EXPEDITION STORIES
ANNOUNCING NOVA SCOTIA EXPEDITION
We are thrilled to officially announce our Nova Scotia expedition. It will be our 33rd expedition and the first one ever to Canada.
NOVA SCOTIA EXPEDITION SETS OUT TO TAG MATURE FEMALE
One big goal for our Nova Scotia Expedition is finding out whether or not there are mature females up there. Their presence could be evidence indicating the sharks are using the site to mate.
NOVA SCOTIA EXPEDITION TO FOLLOW HILTON AND OTHER WHITE SHARKS
We’re letting data guide us for our Nova Scotia Expedition. Hilton and other white sharks have shown us the Canadian waters could be an important area for white sharks. We’re going there to find out.
EXPEDITION KICK OFF
It’s been an incredible few days up here in Nova Scotia and we had an absolute blast connecting with the local community through our outreach events. Now we’re ready to set out and try and tag our first sharks in Canadian waters.
WHITE SHARK NOVA TAGGED

Nova, the first white shark ever SPOT tagged in Canadian history, is up and pinging on the tracker. We’ve learned through the years that some sharks ping more frequently than others and already Nova is off to a promising start. It’s a good sign that he’ll be providing lots of valuable data points for years to come.

EXPEDITION UPDATE

Nova Scotia Expedition has blown away our expectations. On top of successfully tagging 3 white sharks, we’ve also been surrounded by spectacular scenery and met amazing people. The best part is, we’re not done yet.

TAGGING WHITE SHARK JEFFERSON
Meet white shark Jefferson, this 12’ 7” is the second mature male tagged on expedition. He is named after Jefferson’s Bourbon who has helped fund our expeditions all around the world.
BLUENOSE COASTAL ACTION FOUNDATION
 When the Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation heard we were planning an expedition to Nova Scotia, they jumped in to help. Their support set us up for the success this Nova Scotia Expedition has been so far.
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FAQ

Where is the research expedition taking place?

We are heading to Nova Scotia, Canada! Our team of fishermen and multi-disciplined scientists will tag and sample white sharks off the coast of Lunenburg for OCEARCH’s 33rd expedition.

When is the research expedition?

The expedition begins on September 17 and ends on October 13, 2018. The expedition will kick off with education and outreach events from Sept 17-18 in Halifax and Sept 19 in Lunenburg. The team will begin fishing on Sept 20th. There will also be outreach events at the end of the expedition, from October 11-13th in Halifax.

Why is OCEARCH heading to Nova Scotia?

We’re heading on our first expedition to the coast of Nova Scotia after following the multi-year migratory tracks laid down by White Sharks Lydia, Hilton, and George.

Why is researching Nova Scotia important in unlocking the life history for the North Atlantic White Shark?

The work we started in 2012 suggests this area could be a potential mating site for the North Atlantic white shark population. Identifying the mating site is crucial as sharks are the balance keepers and great indicators of ocean health.

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