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  1. Who We Are
  2. Our Patrons

Patrons

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

Shark Trust Patron Steve Backshall

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

Published: 10th January, 2019

Updated: 16th August, 2019

Author: Hannah Tarrant

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Nick Baker

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

Published: 9th January, 2019

Updated: 15th August, 2019

Author: Hannah Tarrant

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Loyd Grossman

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

Published: 8th January, 2019

Updated: 15th August, 2019

Author: Hannah Tarrant

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Gordon Ramsay - Shark Trust Patron

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

Published: 6th January, 2019

Updated: 16th August, 2019

Author: Hannah Tarrant

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Lemon Shark © Laura Storm

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

Published: 5th January, 2019

Updated: 15th August, 2019

Author: Hannah Tarrant

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