Shark Weekend 2023 with Even Keel Tattoo was more than a success, it was the most fun we’ve had all year! Marking 7 years of partnership, each year gets bigger and better with repeat and new customers. This year we had the pleasure of engaging the Southern California community to take action against Set Gillnets and present our favorite Shark Cafe goodies to support the organization. Artists Kyle Walker, Denny Besnard, Erik Guy, Dion Terry and Tio Lou cranked out upwards of one hundred shark tattoos encompassing current flash and from years past.

We couldn’t have a successful showing without the deep talent and passion from these guys, as well as the Half Face Blades team. The San Diego-based company created a knife masterpiece echoing the patterns of a whale shark and including fine details of fossilized shark teeth. This knife was auctioned off to one lucky winner, all in the name of saving shark populations! More honorable mentions that made the weekend a success whether through supplied drinks or raffle items include: Kif, Stream2Sea, Fat Boy Surf Club, Vans Off The Wall, Stick Sand Bones Jewelry, Blenders, Patagonia, Shark Bag Morn Creations, Jackalope, Whale Bone Magazine, Yetti, Sky Falconry, Fire Station Restaurant, Chris Ryan Art, Kyle Walker Art, Underwater Paparazzi, Tripp Meditation, La Casa Del Zorro Borrego Springs, Gunfighter Tactical, Pitango Jewelry and so many more! Stay tuned for news about Even Keel Tatto’s Shark Weekend round 8, our most favorite tradition!