Dive in to Save Sharks: Shark Angels Annual Charity Auction Launches

This Shark Week, Shark Angels invites ocean lovers to turn their passion into action by taking part in its Annual Online Charity Auction, the nonprofit’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year. The auction opens Tuesday July 15 at 8AM EST and closes Tuesday July 29 at 9PM EST.

Participants can bid on once-in-a-lifetime dive trips, scuba certifications, gear, and more, all generously donated by partners around the world. Bids support Shark Angels’ mission to protect sharks through education, science, and advocacy.

This year, each bid placed also earns an entry to win a one-week Bahamas dive cruise with Blackbeard’s Cruises in one of the world’s largest shark sanctuaries. Valued at $1,145, the prize includes up to 19 dives, all meals, and beverages on board. The more you bid, the more chances you have to win.

“Our auction is about more than amazing trips and gear. It is about impact,” said Jamie Pollack, Executive Director of Shark Angels. “Every dollar raised directly fuels programs that are changing the future for sharks. Together, we are turning the tide.”

This year’s auction features trips to top shark diving destinations around the globe, including the Maldives, Fiji, Raja Ampat, Yap, Roatán, and Egypt and potential up-close encounters with whale sharks, bull sharks, scalloped hammerheads, tiger sharks, oceanic whitetips, and more.

All proceeds support Shark Angels’ ongoing conservation work, including youth education, community outreach, mentorship programs, and science-based initiatives.

To browse items or place a bid, visit auction.sharkangels.org