About

The Shark Research Foundation Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation, tax exempt status under section 501(C)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

The mission of the Shark Research Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, improve public perceptions, and promote the conservation of sharks through research and education.

The Shark Research Foundation accomplishes its mission by undertaking three core activities:

  • Conducting scientific explorations into the biology, ecology, and conservation of sharks
  • Publicly sharing scientific discoveries via print, broadcast, online, and social media
  • Providing research experiences, internships, and trainings for the public.

Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D.Executive Director, President, Treasurer

William J. Gallwey III – Secretary

Linda Mays McCaul

Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D.. – Executive Director & Chief Scientist

Dr. Ben D’Antonio – Research Scientist (independent contractor)

Ashely Getz – Social Media Manager (independent contractor)

Becca Brunke – Accountant & Bookkeeper

The Shark Research Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following organizations and individuals, whose contributions enable our mission to advance shark conservation through research and education.

Bill Gallwey 

Bill Gallwey 

Contact: Dr. Neil Hammerschlag:
+1 (902) 943-6139
drneilhammer@sharkresearch.org

The mission of the Shark Research Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, improve public perceptions, and promote the conservation of sharks through research and education.

The Shark Research Foundation accomplishes its mission by undertaking three core activities:

  • Conducting scientific explorations into the biology, ecology, and conservation of sharks
  • Publicly sharing scientific discoveries via print, broadcast, online, and social media
  • Providing research experiences, internships, and trainings for the public.

Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D.Executive Director, President, Treasurer

William J. Gallwey III – Secretary

Linda Mays McCaul

Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D.. – Executive Director & Chief Scientist

Dr. Ben D’Antonio – Research Scientist (independent contractor)

Ashely Getz – Social Media Manager (independent contractor)

Becca Brunke – Accountant & Bookkeeper

Contact: Dr. Neil Hammerschlag:
+1 (902) 943-6139
drneilhammer@sharkresearch.org