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The Shark Trust is the UK charity dedicated to promoting the study, management and conservation of
sharks, skates and rays. The Shark Trust is a membership organisation. Click here to find out more.
 
Latest News
Report calls for greater shark conservation measures - FishUpdate.com 15 May 2008
* A new report on sharks and related species in the Baltic Sea highlights the threats to these over-looked fish and calls for improved conservation policies. more
Health alert over shark fin - The Standard 09 May 2008
* The use of shark fin as a delicacy was once a hot ecological issue with local environmentalists forcing Disneyland to drop the popular soup from its menus. Now, shark fin may also present a health hazard, based on a survey that showed eight of 10 samples sold in Hong Kong contain mercury levels above the legal standard. more
British team in Gulf shark research 07 May 2008
* The first detailed specific two level shark and ray research expedition in the Gulf took place in Kuwaiti waters over 15 days between April 11th and 25th. Led by Richard &; Jacqui Peirce with Alec Moore as the scientific advisor, and supported by 11 volunteers and a film crew, this is the first expedition operated by the Shark Conservation Society (formerly Richard Peirce Shark Conservation). more

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Report calls for greater shark conservation measures - FishUpdate.com
Canadian zoo investigates puzzling stingray deaths - Reuters UK
Sharks Ruled Alabama's Dino-Era Waters - Discovery News
Consumption of shark's fins boosted by robust economy and weddings - The Earth Times
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The Shark Trust promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays. The Shark Trust is the UK member of the European Elasmobranch Association. As such, it collaborates with other national member bodies to achieve their aims in British, European and international waters. The Trust aims to join forces with other groups concerned with shark, skate and ray conservation issues. These include commercial fisherman, recreational sea anglers, divers, yachtsmen, and all those who want to ensure the future survival of these fascinating but threatened animals.