Sharking with the Bird

Sophi and Auntie Kelli joined Captain Curt on a RJ Dunlap Shark Research Trip today (Grandpa Jon, Al and Reid also came along).

Getting ready to depart from the dock at Seabase

Sophi and Grandpa enjoy the ride out to the fishing spot

Our first shark was a Great Hammerhead -- Sophi's favorite shark -- 11' 6" long

"Caroline" received a Satellite Tag

The Hammerhead Dance

Next up a 9' Lemon Shark



Sophi touching the Lemon Shark

We ended our day with two Nurse Sharks

Sophi draws and takes notes about her day


Sophi gives thanks to her new buddy - Dr. Hammer