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Your support and faith in our work means a lot. As a small charity we keep our admin costs low, so your donation has the greatest impact. Every penny counts.

There are many ways you can donate to us. From regular and one-off general donations, to leaving us a gift in your Will. We also have a range of appeals that you can choose to donate to.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

General Donation

You can set up a regular, or one-off, donation in support of all our work. Your gift to sharks will then be allocated where it's needed the most. Every penny helps. Read more

Leave a Legacy

Leaving a gift in your Will to the Shark Trust will help us safeguard the future of sharks. Ensuring these valuable yet vulnerable animals are around for future generations. Read more

Angel Sharks Appeal

Help protect some of the ocean's most vulnerable sharks - angel sharks. Read more

Great Eggcase Hunt Appeal

Our flagship citizen science project continues to expand as we welcome new recorders from around the world. Donate today and help the Great Eggcase Hunt go from strength to strength. Read more

Basking Shark Appeal

Help Basking Sharks in the Northeast Atlantic by donating to our Basking Shark Project. Read more

No Limits? Campaign

Help vulnerable shark species in the Atlantic by supporting our No Limits? campaign. Let's stop uncontrolled shark fishing. Read more

Stop Shark Finning Campaign

Shark finning has for many years been a central issue in shark conservation. Find out more about the current state of affairs and what we're doing to end finning. Read more

Latest

COVID-19

We’re still here, we’re just not here. We’re working from home. We’re doing everything we can to maintain business as usual but there are some things that we won’t be able to do from home.

CREATURE FEATURE: Blue Shark

The beautiful and bold Blue Shark is named for its dazzling colour. Sleek and agile, they have a distinctive cone shaped snout and large endearing eyes.

Due to Covid-19 this event has been postponed. We're working with the RGS and Speakers to confirm a new date as soon as possible. Once confirmed we'll announce the new date and look forward to seeing you then. If you have already purchased a ticket we will be in touch.

Shark Trust Supernova 5k

Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years.
But, today, many species are under threat. Almost 1/4 of all shark species worldwide are now threatened with extinction. That makes them one of the most endangered groups of animals on our planet!
That's why i'm helping the Shark Trust to safeguard their future with this fundraiser.
Together we can create positive change.

Let's #Dosomefin For Sharks

For the Love of Sharks 2020

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

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 Focus Magazine – Issue 63 – Out Now!

The winter issue of our Member's Magazine is out now and this time we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in shark conservation…

CITES

By regulating trade in species that cross international borders, CITES can be a valuable tool in reducing over-exploitation and driving national management plans for sharks.