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CREATURE FEATURE: Bull Shark

So named for their short, blunt snout and cantankerous nature. Generally solitary animals, Bull Sharks like to be left alone and can be very territorial.
News Digest - November

Check out our selection of top shark stories for the month. Covering the latest news and discoveries from around the world...
News Digest - October

Check out our selection of top shark stories for the month. Covering the latest news and discoveries from around the world...
Behind the Designs: LOVE SHARKS Calendar

We caught up with Hannah from our team, who's also the designer behind the vibrant shark illustrations and LOVE SHARKS 2021 Calendar.

Canada Protects Endangered Mako Sharks with Groundbreaking Atlantic Ban

Canada announces groundbreaking move to protect Shortfin Mako in the Atlantic after a sustained campaign by the Shark League to follow the advice of ICCAT scientists.
18 Shark & Ray Species Granted New Global Trade Controls at Wildlife Conference

Makos, Wedgefishes, and Giant Guitarfishes listed under CITES with support from more than 100 countries.
Male & Female Sharks

How do you tell the difference between a male and female shark? Click here to find out about physical and behavioural differences, as well as shark courtship...
Great Eggcase Hunt

Find and record empty shark eggcases that have washed up on the beach. Eggcase hunting is great fun for all ages! Click here to find everything you need to get started.
ID Guide Introductory Pages
Adopt a White Shark

Adopt a White Shark today and you'll be supporting vital White Shark research in the USA.
Shark Taxonomy

Taxonomy is a field of science that involves classifying and naming species. It's integral to wildlife conservation, providing the bedrock for our understanding of sharks.
Tonic Immobility

Tonic immobility is a reflex that causes a temporary state of inactivity in an animal. Similar to hypnosis. It occurs in a variety of different species, including many sharks and rays...
Shark Anatomy

Sharks have a range of adaptations that make them perfectly suited to their environment. It's no wonder they've gained a reputation for being some of the most impressive and formidable predators on the planet!
Landings of Endangered Rays in Tunisia Denounced

Conservation groups are calling for answers and action in relation to the landing of Endangered Giant Devil Rays in Kelibia, Tunisia, in contravention of international agreements to protect the species.