🦈 Hands Across the Sea Foundation

Ocean Conservation & Human-Shark Relations Initiative
⚫ Ocean Activity: HR has been notified
🦈 4,569 🤝 14,390

The ocean works better when everyone participates.

We’ve been coordinating safe, mutually beneficial human–shark interactions since 1975.

sharks do not recognize ownership of limbs

Our Mission

Our goal is to bridge the gap between sharks and humans through education, compassion, and mutually beneficial nutritional partnerships.

We believe most ocean-related issues come down to communication, timing, and expectations around snacks.

By fostering trust, we help sharks access sustainable, ethically sourced snacks provided by willing participants.

Together, we can make the ocean brighter… and significantly more cooperative.

internal memo: volunteers are paired with sharks based on compatibility metrics

Our Impact

🦈 4,569 Sharks Supported
🤝 14,390 Voluntary Hand Donations
❤️ 100% Donor Satisfaction*
🌊 0 Confirmed Shark Complaints
*According to sharks.

Shark Safety Tips

Staff consist entirely of sharks.

Participant Feedback

“Everything felt clearly explained. I was never confused about my role.” — Steve, returning participant
“The shark assigned to me was very professional and maintained appropriate distance at first.” — Linda, coastal program member
“I appreciated the structured onboarding process. It made the experience feel very organized.” — Anonymous Lifeguard
“I expected it to be chaotic, but there were clear steps and calm instructions the entire time.” — Former Accountant
“Once I understood the system, I stopped asking questions.” — Seasonal Volunteer

“I thought it was a volunteer program. It was, but not in the way I expected.” — Anonymous Participant

Latest News

Annual Picnic Considered “Very Successful” by Organizers

Several attendees are still participating in post-event activities.

Donation Event Breaks Previous Records

Organizers thank the public for their continued contributions.

Workplace Recognition Award Given to Coastal Team

HR has opted out of future statements.

All volunteers remain unaccounted for after ocean assignment

Become a Monthly Supporter

Every shark deserves a helping hand.

Especially yours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real organization?

We are legally recognizable as "doing our best."

Where do donations go?

Conservation efforts, educational outreach, and an alarming amount of fish.

Can I volunteer?

Absolutely! Volunteers help with beach cleanups, event booths, and occasionally reading bedtime stories to emotionally unavailable sharks.

Are sharks dangerous?

Sharks are wild animals and deserve respect. Also Greg has strong opinions.

Who is Greg?

We were hoping you knew.

Why does everyone keep mentioning Greg?

HR has asked us to stop answering this question.

Why is there wet carpet in the office?

We don't have an office.

My package arrived already damp.

That's how you know it came directly from the ocean.

The sharks keep looking at me.

Please stop making eye contact. They interpret prolonged staring as networking.

One of the sharks blinked in Morse code.

We strongly advise pretending you didn't notice.

Why is there a door marked "DO NOT OPEN"?

It keeps the hallway from getting any longer.

I opened the door.

Please close it before Thursday escapes again.

The website whispered my first name.

Browser cookies are getting weird these days.

My computer smells like saltwater now.

Congratulations! You've successfully enabled Ocean Mode™.

The donation button bit me.

It has been disciplined.

One shark asked me if I remembered the lighthouse.

Do not answer. It already knows.

Why is there another moon?

Software update.

The sharks are outside my house.

Have you tried going back inside?

They came inside.

They paid the visitor fee.

HELP.

Thank you for contacting Hands Across the Sea Foundation! Your support means everything to us. 🦈

faq revision 7.2 approved. greg remains uncontained. please avoid acknowledging the second moon.