Whale Shark Catalog

HAWAI'I

Last Updated: May 21, 2025

Dr. Octopus Lady

HI-Rt-482

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Kaua'i

Contributor: Evan Deily

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): @deily.evan

Sponsor Dr. Octopus Lady

Pickle

HI-Rt-480

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Olivia Miller

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Hawaiian Adventures

Sponsor Pickle

Cowrie

HI-Rt-479

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Ashley Kecskes

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): @ashkecskes

Sponsor Cowrie

Florian

HI-Rt-478

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Becca Nutsch

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): See Through Sea

Sponsor Florian

Joe

HI-Rt-477

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Karmen Jones-Cox

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Joe

Maxie

HI-Rt-476

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Liz Murphy

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Honu Divers

Sponsor Maxie

Lucy

HI-Rt-475

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Oahu

Contributor: Ashley Kecskes

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Dolphin Excursions

Sponsor Lucy

Lil Syd

HI-Rt-474

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Maui

Contributor: Sydnie Cole

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Maui Snorkeling

Sponsor Lil Syd

Jennifer Lee Kerrigan

HI-Rt-473

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kelly Jean Eaton

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Hawaii Oceanic

Sponsor Jennifer L.K.

Maximum Maximillian

HI-Rt-472

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Maxine Markert

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kohala Divers

Sponsor Maximillian

Jack Fry

HI-Rt-471

Year sighted: 2024

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Amanda Smerge

Boat/Company/Website: @amandasmergephotography

Sponsor Jack Fry

Maise

HI-Rt-470

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Liz Murphy

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Blue Ocean Mariculture

Sponsor Maise

Pearl

HI-Rt-469

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Liz Murphy

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Blue Ocean Mariculture

Sponsor Pearl

Noelle

HI-Rt-468

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Liz Murphy

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Honu Divers

Sponsor Noelle

Shelby

HI-Rt-467

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Kauai

Contributor: Dakota Elsasser

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Napali Riders

Sponsor Shelby

Capone

HI-Rt-466

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Kirsten Ramirez

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Dolphin Excursions Oahu

Sponsor Capone

Kaia Nui

HI-Rt-465

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Marc Hughes

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Kaia Nui

Makamaka

HI-Rt-463

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Shaylyn McLaughlin

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Fair Winds

Sponsor Makamaka

Sharkalarka Sharkowiski

HI-Rt-462

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kaitlynn Pitrowiski

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Sea Quest

Sponsor S.S.

Little Fry Jack

HI-Rt-461

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Amanda Smerge

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Hawaiian Adventures Kona

Sponsor Little Fry Jack

Andrew

HI-Rt-460

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Olivia Miller

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kaimana Ocean Safari

Sponsor Andrew

Rayle Shark

HI-Rt-459

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Deron Verbeck

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): See Through Sea

Sponsor Rayle Shark

The Fults

HI-Rt-458

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Deron Verbeck

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor The Fults

Makana

HI-Rt-456

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Miranda Stefanich & Jace Reinken

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Ocean Joy Cruises

Sponsor Makana

Big Al

HI-Rt-455

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Elizabeth Sides

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kaimana Ocean Safari

Sponsor Big Al

Emily

HI-Rt-453

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Maui

Contributor: Richard Dolan

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Pac Whale Eco Adventures

Sponsor Emily

Matthew Hanalei

HI-Rt-452

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Mariah Meyer

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): One Ocean Diving

Sponsor Matthew Hanalei

Holo Pupule ʻōhū

HI-Rt-451

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Deron Verbeck

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Holo Pupule ʻōhū

Maile

HI-Rt-449

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Jim Ward

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): See Through Sea

Sponsor Malie

Popoki

HI-Rt-448

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Doug Lomenzo

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Aquatic Life Divers

Sponsor Popoki

Kaimana

HI-Rt-447

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Kauai

Contributor: Kevin Vidinha

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Blue Ocean Adventure Tours

Sponsor Kaimana

Fiadh

HI-Rt-446

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Shaylee King

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Shaylee King Photos

Sponsor Fiadh

Bagel

HI-Rt-445

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Maui

Contributor: Lainie Selesky

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Makai Adventures

Sponsor Bagel

Jean M

HI-Rt-444

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Jeannette Butts

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Snorkel Trips

Sponsor Jean M

Gerald

HI-Rt-443

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Veronica Franklin & Alexa Vitek

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Dolphin Excursions Hawaii

Sponsor Gerald

Derp

HI-Rt-442

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Lindsay Price-Friend

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Diving Company

Sponsor Derp

Maika’i Ola

HI-Rt-441

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Veronica Franklin

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Dolphin Excursions Hawaii

Sponsor MAIKA’I OLA

Roland

HI-Rt-440

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Jeannette Butts

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Snorkel Trips

Sponsor Roland

Dani Mini Elle Nico Garver

HI-Rt-439

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Bradley Beckett

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Snorkel Tours

Sponsor D.M.E.N.G

Kali

HI-Rt-438

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Holly Bunnell

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Manta Ray Dives of Hawaii

Sponsor Kali

Asher Kai

HI-Rt-437

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Wild Side Specialty Tours (Ashley)

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Wild Side Specialty Tours

Sponsor Asher Kai

Kelsi

HI-Rt-436

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kelsi Kauhane

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Hawaiian Adventures Kona

Sponsor Kelsi

Deano

HI-Rt-435

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Alyssa Rodrigues

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Deano

Emma

HI-Rt-433

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Olivia Miller

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kaimana Ocean Safari

Sponsor Emma

Morri

HI-Rt-432

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kayleigh Grant

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kaimana Ocean Safari

Sponsor Morri

Sharker Parker

HI-Rt-430

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kelly Jean Eaton

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Sharker Parker

Michael Brennan

HI-Rt-429

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Ryan Brennan

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Kona Snorkel Tours

Sponsor Sarai Gold

Doodle

HI-Rt-428

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Alex Lichtblau

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): See Through Sea

Sponsor Doodle

Rebecca

HI-Rt-427

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Rachel Schackne

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Torpedo Tours

Sponsor Rebecca

Sarai Gold

HI-Rt-426

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kelsi Kauhane

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Hawaiian Adventures Kona

Sponsor Sarai Gold

Pilina

HI-Rt-425

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Ashlie Niederer

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Pilina

Tough Guy

HI-Rt-424

Year sighted: 2023

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Joshua Munoz

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Tough Guy

Appa

HI-Rt-423

Year sighted: 2020

Nearest Island: Mau'i

Contributor: Parker Bilecky

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Lahaina Divers

Sponsor Appa

Debbie

HI-Rt-422

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Robert Pecoraro

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Debbie

Lilly

HI-Rt-421

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Paul Johnson

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): One Ocean Diving and Paulphin Photography

Sponsor Lilly

Moana

HI-Rt-420

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Mau'i

Contributor: Monet Wirtz

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): MoanaKai

Sponsor Moana

Lisako

HI-Rt-419

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Jim Ward & Taylor Cunningham

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): See Through Sea

Sponsor Lisako

Mino'aka

HI-Rt-418

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Kary Jones-Cox

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Mino'aka

Skipp

HI-Rt-417

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Becca Nutsch and Jim Ward

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): See Through Sea

Sponsor Skipp

Shay BY

HI-Rt-416

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Charlie Fasano

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Shark Research Institute

Sponsor Shay BY

Palmer

HI-Rt-415

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Maria Harvey

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Captain Zodiac

Sponsor Palmer

Dean

HI-Rt-413

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Bryna Starling

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Blue Ocean Mariculture

Sponsor Dean

Baja Blast

HI-Rt-412

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Chris Funada

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Baja Blast

Cherry

HI-Rt-411

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: O'ahu

Contributor: Jaime Urbina

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Aukai Scuba

Sponsor Cherry

Keller

HI-Rt-410

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Keller Laros

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Jacks Diving Locker

Sponsor Keller

Bruv

HI-Rt-409

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Maui

Contributor: Hollis Romanchik

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Extended Horizons

Sponsor Bruv

Dulce

HI-Rt-408

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Holly Hokenson

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Aquatic Life Divers

Sponsor Dulce

Honopu

HI-Rt-407

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Kaua'i

Contributor: Edwin Corrales

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Honopu

Emma-Jay

HI-Rt-406

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Nainoa Calvo

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Emma-Jay

Sammy Girl

HI-Rt-404

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Maria Harvey

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Captain Zodiac

Sponsor Sammy Girl

Cosimo

HI-Rt-402

Year sighted: 2021

Nearest Island: Lana'i

Contributor: Parker Bilecky

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): Lahaina Divers

Sponsor Cosimo

Hulali Hana Mana

HI-Rt-401

Year sighted: 2022

Nearest Island: Hawai'i Island

Contributor: Tracy Bertovich and Sheryl Weinstein

Boat/Company/Website (if applicable): N/A

Sponsor Hulali Hana Mana

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