--- product_id: 45638470 title: "Sharks 2017 (Sheet of 20) Five Species Inhabit American Waters First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps" brand: "united states postal service" price: "44273CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "United States Postal Service" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/45638470-sharks-2017-sheet-of-20-five-species-inhabit-american-waters store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Sheet of 20 stamps 5 iconic shark species Forever valid postage Sharks 2017 (Sheet of 20) Five Species Inhabit American Waters First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps **Brand:** united states postal service **Price:** 44273CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦈 Send with style, stamp with purpose! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sharks 2017 (Sheet of 20) Five Species Inhabit American Waters First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps by united states postal service - **How much does it cost?** 44273CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/45638470-sharks-2017-sheet-of-20-five-species-inhabit-american-waters) ## Best For - united states postal service enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted united states postal service brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Oceanic Elegance:** Deep blue gradient background evokes the mysterious depths where these apex predators reign supreme. - • **Forever Fresh Value:** These self-adhesive stamps retain their first-class postage value no matter how rates change—buy once, use anytime. - • **Ultimate Shark Showcase:** Featuring 5 stunning shark species native to American waters, each stamp is a mini masterpiece of marine life. - • **Collector’s Dream Sheet:** Issued in a convenient sheet of 20, perfect for enthusiasts, mailers, and eco-conscious trendsetters alike. - • **Eco-Awareness in Every Stamp:** Celebrate and support shark conservation with every letter you send—join the movement to protect these majestic creatures. ## Overview This sheet of 20 self-adhesive Forever stamps features realistic images of five shark species inhabiting American waters—Mako, Thresher, Great White, Whale, and Hammerhead. Designed with a deep ocean blue gradient background, these stamps maintain their first-class postage value indefinitely, making them a perfect collectible and a statement of eco-consciousness for shark enthusiasts and professionals alike. ## Description Mythologized and misunderstood, few creatures capture the imagination as sharks do. With this sheet of 20 stamps, the U.S. Postal Service showcases five types of these amazing fish, which emerged long before dinosaurs and are now uniquely adapted for their top-predator role in the marine food chain. Each realistic stamp image is labeled by species: "MAKO SHARK," "THRESHER SHARK," "GREAT WHITE SHARK," "WHALE SHARK," and "HAMMERHEAD SHARK." Styled in lowercase letters, the words "usa forever" also appear on each stamp. As difficult as it can be to put our primal fears and vulnerabilities in perspective, people are realizing that we pose far greater danger to sharks than they do to us. They are overfished for food and sport. The practice of "finning" - cutting off shark fins for a soup delicacy, only to throw the incapacitated animal back in the water - dooms a great many sharks. They are slower to reach reproductive maturity than other fish, and though they bear more developed offspring, because of unsustainable fishing this is no longer an evolutionary advantage over egg laying. Many populations are in collapse. There is new hope, however. Shark ecotourism has become popular worldwide with enthusiasts excited to see these graceful fish underwater. Shark allure is resulting in increased study and greater understanding of these fantastic, still mysterious creatures. This issuance celebrates the wonder of sharks with a pane of 20 stamps featuring realistic images of five species that inhabit American waters: The mako shark, represented here by a shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus); The whale shark (Rhincodon typus); The thresher shark, here a pelagic thresher (Alopias pelagicus); The hammerhead shark, this one a scalloped hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini); and The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) On the selvage, the stamp image of the great white shark is repeated at the top of the pane. The background blue color deepens in shade as one looks down the pane, evoking inky ocean waters barely penetrated by sunlight. Review: Shark whisperer and shark lover - I love these shark mail stamps I use them for when I give people cards in the mail or letters in the mail and it's a great stamp 👌 I love Sharks 🦈 so these are great for a shark lover and shark Whisperer. Review: GO JAWS! - Nothing more fun than a good quality shark stamp! We need to help protect this beautiful species so what a good way than to use this beautiful stamp! Don’t even have to worry about the big sharp teeth! ## Features - Issued in Sheets of 20, easy-to-use, self-adhesive. - Forever stamps will always be valid for first-class postage, even if rates change. - Celebrate the wonder of sharks stamps feature realistic images of five species that inhabit American waters. - Five species: "MAKO SHARK," "THRESHER SHARK," "GREAT WHITE SHARK," "WHALE SHARK," and "HAMMERHEAD SHARK." - The Sharks stamps were issued as Forever stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price. ## Images ![Sharks 2017 (Sheet of 20) Five Species Inhabit American Waters First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71azI2W25eL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why has the word “forever” been stricken out?** A: Hello, that is just a protection against counterfeiting that is placed on the online image of the stamp. The actual stamp does not have a line through it. Thank you. **Q: I can use this to send letters??** A: Yes these are Forever Stamps so they will always be equal to the value of a one ounce, first class letter in the U.S. The stamps can be used to mail a letter, or towards the total postage cost of any USPS shipment, or can be saved as a collectible. Thank you. **Q: These sheets sold for $16.00 when the post office carried them. why are they so much higher via amazon?** A: You have to ask them, I am a customer **Q: Do you hav these in 10 stamp quantities.** A: Hello, these came 20 stamps to a sheet so they are being sold that way, so collectors can own a complete and brand new condition sheet. Thank you. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shark whisperer and shark lover *by C***� on June 9, 2024* I love these shark mail stamps I use them for when I give people cards in the mail or letters in the mail and it's a great stamp 👌 I love Sharks 🦈 so these are great for a shark lover and shark Whisperer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GO JAWS! *by N***D on February 11, 2024* Nothing more fun than a good quality shark stamp! We need to help protect this beautiful species so what a good way than to use this beautiful stamp! Don’t even have to worry about the big sharp teeth! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy! *by J***S on February 10, 2024* Omg I love sharks and these stamps are just so cute and fun. They came packaged well and they look just like the picture I’ve already put them to use. ## Frequently Bought Together - Shark Sheet of 20 Forever First Class one Ounce Postage Stamps Ecotourism Conservation Preservation Ecology Nature - USPS African Daisy 2022 (Sheet of 10) International Mail Global Postage Forever Stamps Scott #5680 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/45638470-sharks-2017-sheet-of-20-five-species-inhabit-american-waters](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/45638470-sharks-2017-sheet-of-20-five-species-inhabit-american-waters) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*