Saving Sharks with Sophi – Blog 20 – “Tagging My Shark”
Blog 20 Tagging my Shark
I went out on the ocean today to tag my shark “Captain Curt”. I was very excited when I left the dock on Captain Curt’s boat. My uncle, Captain Curt, was super excited too! My Auntie Kelli, my Dad, my friend Chad, Dr. Neil and the Fox National News came with me. I am going to be on TV again with Fox – in all of the states this time. We got 5 sharks today. One was my 7 foot Bull shark – I named him “Captain Curt” because my Uncle showed me sharks and the ocean. It was awesome!!
Sophi with the Satellite tag she raised money for! (Click to Enlarge)
“Capt. Curt” the Bull Shark (Click to Enlarge)
I learned all about the black dots on a shark’s nose. (ampullae of lorenzini) They are the shark’s electric sense. The shark can feel prey for like a mile away or something. They think, “oh, there’s something good to eat around here,” and they go eat it!
After “Captain Curt” was tagged, we put him back into the water and he pushed Dr. Neil right off the boat! He was ok though, just wet. Once “Captain Curt” swam away, we did the Bull Shark dance.
Sophi and Dr. Neil doing the Bull Shark Dance while being filmed by the film crew “Click to Enlarge”
“Captain Curt” already came to the surface, so now I can follow him on my computer in MN. I can’t wait to show my friends. Now I am going to save up for another shark tag – my Mom says I am over a ¼ of the way there. I don’t know what kind of shark I will get next?!
SEE THE FOX NEWS STORY BROADCASTED BASED ON THIS TRIP BY CLICKING HERE
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Seven year old Sophi Bromenshenkel is on a crusade to save sharks and the oceans. Follow her blog with us as she finds creative ways to help save the oceans while inspiring others to do the same!! Follow all her blogs By clicking here!
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Follow Capt. Curt the bull shark which Sophi tagged with money she raised by clicking here
Sophi – great job..we are so proud of you. Keep up the great work!!!
Incredible that you let your hands get that close to the shark’s mouth!
I just wanted to say I’ve been following this blog and find it fascinating! Thanks for the great read and the reminder to support shark conservation.
The bull shark dance? Havent heard of that one yet!