Patrons

We're extremely grateful for the support of all our patrons:

Steve Backshall

Wildlife Adventurer, Steve Backshall, became a Shark Trust patron in 2014. He also acts as ambassador for our No Limits? campaign, which aims to stop uncontrolled shark fishing. Read more

Nick Baker

Wildlife Presenter, Nick Baker, has been a long-standing patron of the Shark Trust and ambassador for our Great Eggcase Hunt Project. Read more

Loyd Grossman (CBE)

Loyd Grossman is a long-standing patron of the Shark Trust. Well known for programs such as Through the Keyhole and MasterChef, as well as his own brand of cooking sauces. Read more

Gordon Ramsay (OBE)

Celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, became a patron in 2010 and is a supporter of our Stop Shark Finning Campaign. In 2011, he presented SHARKBAIT - a documentary highlighting the shark fin trade. Read more

Other Patrons

We're also extremely grateful for the ongoing support of all our other long-standing patrons. Click here to find out more. Read more

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Press Releases 2023
Stranded Shark at Lepe Beach, Solent. Shark Trust Statement

Reports of a stranded shark were received by the Shark Trust yesterday afternoon.
TCS London Marathon 2024
Great Eggcase Hunt Australia Launched

In partnership with @CSIRO, we're calling on citizen scientists to find & record eggcases washed up around the Australian coastline or those seen by divers.

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