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Lifetime Adoption of Sekai, a 7-metre whale shark
- Item Number
- 142
- Estimated Value
- 150 USD
- Sold
- 160 USD to Bobo
- Number of Bids
- 12 - Bid History
Item Description
Lifetime Adoption of Sekai, a 7-metre male whale shark
Shark Research Institute began tagging whale sharks in 1993. A few of the tagged whale sharks are available for adoption.
Sekai was 4.5 metres in length when he was tagged, but by 2015, he was 7 metres in length. He is most often seen cruising along the surface, and a while back sustained abrasions, most likely from a boat, but apparently recovered.
Sekai’s guardian will receive an 8"x10" photograph of him, a certificate of adoption (with their name, Sekai’s name, tag number, when and where he was tagged and the name of the tagger), and a Fact Sheet about whale sharks.
Whenever Sekai is seen again, his guardian will be notified when and where the sighting occurred. This is a lifetime adoption and no annual renewal is needed.
Item Special Note
The Shark Research Institute began tagging whale sharks in 1993 and some of them are available for adoption.
Although there is no guarantee that Sekai will be seen again (he is a wild animal), all of the whale sharks up for adoption in 2017 have been sighted again in the past year.
The objective of this auction is to spotlight individuals and organizations working effectively for ocean conservation, and raise funds for field research, education and conservation projects.
All winning bids are deductible from US Federal 2017 income taxes as Charitable Donations.
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