The Shark Trust

Without sharks, marine eco-systems face an uncertain future.

Our vision is a future where sharks, skates and rays thrive within a globally healthy marine ecosystem.

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11 Oct 2017 Scientists Report on Mako Shark Overfishing, Advise North Atlantic Ban

24 Aug 2017 Conservationists Call for Mako Shark Fishing Ban: New Population Assessment Reveals Serious Overfishing in North Atlantic

05 Jul 2017 Shark Focus: Issue 58 – out now!

02 Jun 2017 New Conservation Strategy launched to safeguard angel sharks in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean

15 Mar 2017 Endangered Devil Ray Landings in Turkey Denounced

20 Jan 2017 Shark Trust’s New Year’s Resolutions

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Junior Membership (U12s)

Inspire the next generation with the fascinating world of sharks. Our Pup's Club is aimed at under 12's and supported by Steve Backshall...

SHARK FOCUS: ISSUE 58 - OUT NOW!

In our 20th anniversary year, our summer issue opens with a look at how we’ve evolved over the last two decades, bringing together a wide range of contributors.

SAVING ANGELS

New Conservation Strategy launched to safeguard angel sharks in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean...

BASKING SHARK SEASON

The Basking Shark is a seasonal visitor to British waters, arriving in significant numbers between May and October each year.

Find out more by visiting our Basking Shark Project...

GREAT EGGCASE HUNT REPORT

Celebrating 100,000 records - this report provides an overview of the project to date and features the egg-laying sharks and skates of the British Isles with maps detailing where their eggcases have been found.

Membership

From as little as £3 a month you can make a valuable contribution to shark conservation.

White Shark

Adopt a White Shark for just £20 and support vital research in the Farallon Islands.

Donate online or text YPFJ26 £10 to 70070 to make a difference today.

No Limits?

Our latest campaign highlights the urgent need for science-based catch limits for exploited shark species.

Without sharks, marine eco-systems face an uncertain future.

Our vision is a future where sharks, skates and rays thrive within a globally healthy marine ecosystem.

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Junior Membership (U12s)

Inspire the next generation with the fascinating world of sharks. Our Pup's Club is aimed at under 12's and supported by Steve Backshall...

SHARK FOCUS: ISSUE 58 - OUT NOW!

In our 20th anniversary year, our summer issue opens with a look at how we’ve evolved over the last two decades, bringing together a wide range of contributors.

SAVING ANGELS

New Conservation Strategy launched to safeguard angel sharks in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean...

BASKING SHARK SEASON

The Basking Shark is a seasonal visitor to British waters, arriving in significant numbers between May and October each year. Find out more by visiting our Basking Shark Project...

GREAT EGGCASE HUNT REPORT

Celebrating 100,000 records - this report provides an overview of the project to date and features the egg-laying sharks and skates of the British Isles with maps detailing where their eggcases have been found.

Membership

From as little as £3 a month you can make a valuable contribution to shark conservation.

White Shark

Adopt a White Shark for just £20 and support vital research in the Farallon Islands.

Donate online or text YPFJ26 £10 to 70070 to make a difference today.

No Limits?

Our latest campaign highlights the urgent need for science-based catch limits for exploited shark species.

Without sharks, marine eco-systems face an uncertain future. Our vision is a future where sharks, skates and rays thrive within a globally healthy marine ecosystem.

Pups Activity Zone

Quick Links

Follow us

The Basking Shark is a seasonal visitor to British waters, arriving in significant numbers between May and October each year.

Find out more by visiting our Basking Shark Project...

Without sharks, marine eco-systems face an uncertain future.

Our vision is a future where sharks, skates and rays thrive within a globally healthy marine ecosystem.