Please report your shark sightings via email sharks@gov.ky and include the following information.
- Date
- Time
- Location
- Species
- Number of individuals
- Size (estimate)
- Sex (if possible to tell)
- Attach a picture (if available and you’d like to share)
Any additional observations that you would like to share such as behavior of shark, interactions between the shark and other marine life or people. These are all helpful and will be added to DoE’s shark sighting database.
Dead or washed up sharks
For the report of a dead shark, please state that the animal was found dead and report whether there were any visible injuries. If possible, please include pictures and email the information to sharks@gov.ky.
DoE will perform necropsies (dissection of deceased sharks and determination of the cause of death) on sharks that are found ashore in appropriate condition.
Click HERE to learn more about past shark necropsies and watch recordings of live dissections.
Contact DoE’s conservation unit
To report suspicious behavior or ongoing crimes please call DoE conservation officers (916-4271), they will respond immediately and investigate.