The white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a top predator and forms an important part of ocean ecosystems. Its conservation status is considered “vulnerable” because it is both hunted and accidentally caught in fishing operations, and it has low reproductive rates which make it difficult for populations to rebound. Relatively little is known about white shark reproduction, growth, geographical locations and migrations, or population numbers, making it difficult to formulate conservation management plans. This project will collect data to help resolve these issues. By placing acoustic and satellite-monitored tags on white sharks in the Pacific Ocean basin, researchers will be able to monitor the migrations and life histories of these animals. More information on this project and maps of the sharks’ movements can be found at: topp.org. Staff champion for this project is Becky Duchild, Zookeeper/Aquarist.