Jason

Subadult male
Total length: 283cms
Tag date: 16th July 2025
Tag location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

Jason was named in honour of a life long friend of Dr. Nigel Hussey's, Jason Carter, who recently passed after a long battle with cancer. Jason was instrumental in the journey to establish the Tancook Islands Marine Field Station, and his attitude toward hard work and facing challenges head-on epitomizes the vision of the station.

Bella

Juvenile female
Total length: 310 cms
Tag date: 18th July 2025
Tag Location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

Bella's name meaning "beautiful" in Italian, holds special significance. She was named in honour of one of OCEARCH's biggest fans and supporters in Florida, representing the passionate global community that fuels this important work.

Quint

Subadult male
Total length: 294 cms
Tag date: 23rd July 2025
Tag location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

Named by OCEARCH in honour of Dr. Quinton White, founding Executive Director of the Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) at Jacksonville University, Quint pays tribute to a longtime friend and partner of OCEARCH. Dr. White has been instrumental in pioneering the collaboration between MSRI and OCEARCH, helping bridge science, education,, and real-world marine research.

Percy

Subadult male
Total length: 298cms
Tag date: 28th July 2025
Tag location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

This shark is named Percy after the newest and youngest resident of the Tancook Islands. Percy Walton Swift-Cross was born on July 21st 2025 to the fabulous parents Kat and Justin and is an eight generation member of the Cross family on Big Tancook Island. He will likely be found hanging out with his great Uncle Baker (shark number 3 named after David Baker!)

Cayo

Juvenile female
Total length: 313cm
Tag date: 29th July 2025
Tag location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

Cayo was named in honour of YETI, a generous and long-time partner of OCEARCH. The name "Cayo"nods to the brand's roots in the coastal fishing communities, where conservation and adventure go hand in hand.

Brookes

Juvenile female
Total length 269cms
Tag date: 27th September 2025
Tag location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

Kathy named this shark after her last name as a reminder that names carry power, presence, and stories. Sharks are symbols of strength, resilience, and constant forward motion - they never stop moving, and neither do we, when we are chasing goals or overcoming challenges.
By giving a shark her name, Kathy wanted to tie her identity to those same qualities. It's a way of saying - keep pushing forward, keep moving with purpose, and don't be afraid to make waves.
To Kathy, this shark isn't just an animal with her name - its a living symbol of courage, persistence, and the reminder that no matter how deep the waters get, we are built to keep swimming.

Webster

Adult male
Total length: 371cm
Tag date: 29th September 2025
Tag location: Lunenburg Bay, Nova Scotia

Honouring David Webster, a World War II soldier, shark enthusiast, and author of Myth and Maneater: The Story of the Shark. David Webster devoted his life to understanding and sharing the true nature of sharks. Tragically he lost his life at sea, leaving behind a legacy of passion and respect. Naming this shark after him is a tribute to his courage and contrribution to shark science.