2087 Sightings
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We aim to use the power of community science to learn more about and better appreciate this iconic California species.
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Algorithms
MODIFIED GROTH
In 1986, Dr. Edward Groth published a pattern-matching algorithm for comparing coordinates of stars in the night sky. We use an adaptation of this algorithm to match whale sharks using the coordinates of their spots. Learn more about Modified Groth.
I3S
The I3S algorithm was developed in 2007 for pattern-matching of the spotted ragged-tooth shark (Carcharias taurus). Since then, the algorithm has proven effective for other species with spots. Learn more about I3S.
In 1986, Dr. Edward Groth published a pattern-matching algorithm for comparing coordinates of stars in the night sky. We use an adaptation of this algorithm to match whale sharks using the coordinates of their spots. Learn more about Modified Groth.
I3S
The I3S algorithm was developed in 2007 for pattern-matching of the spotted ragged-tooth shark (Carcharias taurus). Since then, the algorithm has proven effective for other species with spots. Learn more about I3S.
Species
STEREOLEPIS GIGAS
Giant sea bass
Giant sea bass