Our shark finmount shapes are designed to position the antenna as high on the fin as possible to improve Argos transmissions. The robust “memory metal” antennas are custom-made using a nickel-titanium alloy. Antennas are available in standard and heavy-duty configurations. Attachment kits are included with the tag.
If you are studying large pelagic species that periodically bask, consider a Wildlife Computers towed tag. Towed tags are attached to the animal by a long tether and dart anchor. They are positively buoyant allowing them to float at the surface while trailing behind a slow-moving animal. Spot and SPLASH10-F towed designs have been used extensively on manta rays and whale sharks.
Model | Tracking | Sensors | Sensor Data Archive | Transmitted Data Products | Life (days) | L x W x H (mm) | Weight (g) | |||||
Time Series | Dive Behavior | Haulout Behavior | Temperature | Mortality | ||||||||
Histos | Profiles | |||||||||||
SPOT-196 | Argos | Temp | ✓ | ✓ | 130 | 82 x 19 x 52 | 55 | |||||
SPOT-257 | Argos | Temp | ✓ | ✓ | 1290 | 162 x 61 x 22 | 174 | |||||
SPOT-364 | Argos | Temp | 130 | 122 x 47 x 19 | 53 | |||||||
SPOT-380 | Argos | Temp | 170 | 88 x 37 x 23 | 62 | |||||||
SPOT-420 | Argos | Temp | ✓ | ✓ | 370 | 111 x 44 x 20 | 62 | |||||
SPOT-425 | Argos | Temp | ✓ | 370 | 187 x 64 x 50 (with fins) | 108 | ||||||
SPOT-426 | Argos | Temp | ✓ | 170 | 145 x 37 x 38 (with fins) | 77 | ||||||
SPLASH10-312 | Argos | Depth, Temp, Light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 130 | 133 x 44 x 20 | 74 | ||
SPLASH10-F-321 | Fastloc, Argos | Depth, Temp, Light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 240 | 225 x 71 x 76 | 185 | |
SPLASH10-336 | Argos | Depth, Temp, Light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 105 | 108 x 21 x 41 | 75 | ||
SPLASH10-346 | Argos | Depth, Temp, Light | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 450 | 198 x 84 x 23 | 211 | ||
MiniPAT-390 | Geolocation, Argos (Pop-up) | Depth, Temp, Light, Accelerometer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Maximum duration - 730 | 118 x Ø 38 | 61 | |
Survivorship PAT-407 | Argos (Pop-up) | Depth, Temp, Light | ✓ | 5 days prior to release (depth) | ✓ | Maximum duration - 30/45/60 | 118 x Ø 38 | 61 | ||||
Mark Report PAT-376 | Argos (Pop-up) | Temp | Maximum duration - 730 | 118 x Ø 28 | 44 | |||||||
Model | Tracking | Sensors | Sensor Data Archive | Transmitted Data Products | Life (days) | L x W x H (mm) | Weight (g) | |||||
Time Series | Dive Behavior | Haulout Behavior | Temperature | Mortality | ||||||||
Histos | Profiles |
Life estimates rely on programming, battery variability, temperature, power settings, features utilized, etc., and may increase or decrease based on your deployment. Please contact your technical sales consultant for more information.
Most SPLASH tags come in a 10 (does not contain Fastloc) or BF (does not contain depth) version. Ask your technical sales consultant which tag best meets your research goals.
This is a small representation of our available tags. Tag features and specifications subject to change without notice.