I’m being ATTACKED by a shark!

Note: Use a valid email address.

e.g. Indian Ocean, near Guam or a Lat. / Long.

Please describe

(thrashing, hungry, annoyed, angry)

Away from you, towards you, circling (if appropriate), location (if appropriate). If if you can use accurate measurements of it direction within 15 degrees, it would help facilitate a faster rescue.

If there are multiple sharks, all may be described (listed in order of size), but only the largest shark will be assessed. If you need to describe in a language other than English, please indicate.

In the following order: day of week; day date, month, please indicate the time you estimate before their last feeding.

Sometimes delirium sets in and you may see other ships. DON'T SWIM TOWARDS THEM unless you are sure.

This section is strictly limited to a maximum of 90 words. It should briefly introduce the your current situation to the lay reader (approx. 30 words) and illuminate the nature of the danger you may be facing (approx. 60 words). All references to the shark(s) should use only the species name.

If you do not have a photo of the shark yourself, please choose from one of these photos or draw the fin as best you can and mail it in.

please describe how far away the shark is

Use this for shark description if different from the main attacking shark.

For scientific purposes, scientists will occasionally tag a shark with an RFID chip. It may assist the scientific community if you can describe if this shark is tagged.