Seychelles Whale Shark Sighting Report Form


Thank you for reporting a sighting of a whale shark in Seychelles waters; the Marine Conservation Society, Seychelles and Shark Research Institute Seychelles are running a monitoring programme on these sharks to assist in their conservation both locally and internationally.

Please take a few minutes to complete this form and click the submit button to send it directly to us; you may alternatively print the form and fax or post it to us at the following address:

MCSS/SRIS, Po Box 384, Victoria, Mahe Seychelles, Fax no 344223

Date of sighting:
-- dd/mm/yy
Time of sighting: Location of sighting:

Size of shark
metres feet

Sex of shark
male female unknown

Did you see a tag or marker on the shark?
Yes No

What colour was the tag?

What was the tag number?

Where on the shark was the tag located?

What was the shark doing?
resting  swimming
feeding  other

How many whale sharks did you see?

How was the observation made?
shore boat plane
snorkelling diving

If other people were with you during the sighting please give their names so we avoid duplicate sighting reports

Were any photographs or video taken? If so please provide names and contact details

Please provide the following contact information:
Name
Work Phone
Home Phone
E-mail
     

Any additional comments you have about this sighting:


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Revised: July 06, 2005