Tommy has loved this event for quite some time now, providing a new meaning to the term “Distant Shores.” Since his elder pledge, his LSFSW faction has pulled massive contributions in every category, and we can’t wait to see what this year brings! He may be in Nashville, but he is forever with us at Shark HQ. The transmissions are strong with this Shark Elder! This is what he had to say:
What’s up, friends!? My name is Tommy Carroll. I am one of the newer shark elders here at LSFSW, but I consider the title one of my proudest accomplishments. I’ve loved Shark Week for as long as I can remember. From watching throughout the week each summer during school breaks to downing some cold ones with distant shores crews, I’ve been a part of it all.
I grew up with Grand Shark Elder Finny and Elder Nick, so naturally, I was hooked when I saw this challenge. Unfortunately, I’ve never been able to participate in person due to college and work. Since its inception though, I have participated from afar. My (now wife) and I copied down the rules years ago and would enlist friends and neighbors to join in the fun. I love sharks, so watching LSFSW evolve from a social event to the fundraising effort it is today has been fun. The education and conservation efforts of our organization are second to none!
My distant shores factions officially began to contribute to the bottle count a few years ago. When Finny asked me to take the Shark Elder pledge last year, it was an easy YES. 2024 will be the first year I haven’t been away from home during Shark Week since 2019, and I am stoked. Not only will I get to read the radio transmissions from afar, but I’ll also get to contribute fully this year from my home base in Nashville.
I am proud of LSFSW and honored to be a part of it! Every year we beat the last and this year will be no different. I want to give a huge shout-out to our Grand Shark Elder, Vinny “Finny” Corpora for putting this all together and organizing us each year. I can’t wait to see what the future brings for LSFSW!
Favorite Shark: Great White
Favorite Moment: Emptying the stock of a small bar in Mississippi of all their Landsharks for two weeks!