Shark Web Stories | Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Many of our national marine sanctuaries are home to a variety of shark species with scientists eagerly working to learn more about them and working to ensure they are protected for future generations. Read up on the various work of our team including sharks that call sanctuaries home, shark and ocean stewardship, the relationship between sharks and marine ecosystems, and more.

Full side of a large great white shark from nose to fin in dark blue water.

Sharks in the Sanctuaries

Shark swimming in the distance on a large coral reef with two black fish swimming around it.

Sharks in your National Marine Sanctuary System

Gray shark swimming just below the surface in turquoise waters with a wave crashing above and the blue sky with few white clouds.

There’s SOME-FIN About Sanctuaries

From left to right: First photo: shark swimming below the surface from left to right with sun shining through the water. Second photo: bright purple algae growing on a reef.

The Link between Algae and Sharks on Healthy Coral Reefs

Front right side of a great white shark swimming from left to right with some scratches around its nose.

White Shark Stewardship Project

Lemon shark skimming the bottom, sand with various ripples from the waves.

Six Steps to Sustainable Sharks