Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
🦈 We asked, you answered. And the overwhelming consensus is that the unofficial mascot of Scripps Oceanography is the leopard shark!
🌊And for good reason! They’re one of the most common sharks along the coast of California, especially here in San Diego and in our backyard at La Jolla Shores.
Fun fact about these cool creatures: Notice those dark spots on their bodies? The older a leopard shark is, the paler the interior of the spots.
Not only are these sharks stunning, they also play a crucial role in our ecosystem! They act as key predators that maintain balance in coastal habitats.
If you disagree with the final result, make your argument for your chosen unofficial mascot in the comments. ⤵️
🦈 We asked, you answered. And the overwhelming consensus is that the unofficial mascot of Scripps Oceanography is the leopard shark!
🌊And for good reason! They’re one of the most common sharks along the coast of California, especially here in San Diego and in our backyard at La Jolla Shores.
Fun fact about these cool creatures: Notice those dark spots on their bodies? The older a leopard shark is, the paler the interior of the spots.
Not only are these sharks stunning, they also play a crucial role in our ecosystem! They act as key predators that maintain balance in coastal habitats.
If you disagree with the final result, make your argument for your chosen unofficial mascot in the comments. ⤵️
