Stainless Steel Dart Tags
Stainless steel dart tags (type SSD) are used for marking large fish such as billfish and especially sharks which can not be easily brought aboard. The tag head is specially ground and sharpened to anchor smoothly in firm tissue or muscle.
SSD Tag Overview
Stainless steel dart tags (type SSD) are used for marking large fish such as billfish and especially sharks which can not be easily brought aboard. The tag head is specially ground and sharpened to anchor smoothly in firm tissue or muscle.
Specifications
All metal used in the dart head and wire is 316S marine grade surgical steel. SSD tags are made with the stainless steel wire covering the inside of the first 5 cm of the marker. Some researchers prefer to have a stainless steel wire core along the length of the tag if there is a high likelihood of the tags being bitten by other sharks or predatory fish. These tags have superior legibility and integrity to our competitors' products.
Tether Options: | Wire Base, Wire Through |
Anchor Dimensions | 34 x 9 mm |
Anchor Thickness | 0.4 mm |
Marker Diameter | 2 mm |
Marker Length Standard (min-max) | 145 mm (90-190) |
Print Lines | 1-3 |
Common Applications
SSD dart tags are recommended for application on large fish in the water only, using a harpoon-style tagging pole or stick. For fish small enough to be brought on board for tagging, a plastic tipped dart tag is typically preferred.
Large Gamefish & Pelagics | >180 cm TL |
Large Sharks & Rays | >150 cm TL |
Marine Mammals & Turtles | Not intended, recommended or warranted for use on marine mammals or turtles |
Custom Order
A majority of our fish tags are made to order to meet researchers' unique requirements. Please plan ahead- average production time is 4-5 weeks, plus shipping from Australia to your destination.
Fully customized ordering solutions
Direct online ordering is available using the product listings above, including available stock and semi-custom solutions using our most popular specifications. Contact us for more information and a formal quote for anything else. You can also try out our online tag configurator to explore options and pricing on most of our Hallprint custom fish tags. Please create a site account or sign in to use the online configurator, view exclusive member products, receive discounted pricing, and more.