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

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

Other Patrons

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

Latest

Hastings Midsummer Fish Festival

We're excited to be returning to some of the UK's leading fish festivals this summer to promote our work on sustainable fisheries management for sharks, skates and rays.

Kimberley's Shark Trust Fundraiser - Thames Bridges Trek 2019

Sharks have lived in our oceans for over 400 million years and are essential for the health of our marine ecosystems.

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

Happy World Oceans Day

This World Oceans Day (Sat 08 Jun) we're celebrating shark diversity and have come up with 5 different ways you can help sharks and our oceans.

Full Protection for Angel Sharks in the Canary Islands

The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition has announced today that angel shark populations are fully protected in the Canary Islands, through inclusion on the Spanish Endangered Species List.

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.

Male & Female Sharks

How to tell the difference between a male and female shark. Click here to find out about their physical differences, behaviour and shark courtship...

About Us

Safeguarding the future of sharks through positive change. We achieve this through science, education, influence and action.

CREATURE FEATURE: White Shark

This supreme apex predator is perfectly adapted to their environment. With a large torpedo shaped body and powerful tail they're truly built for speed.

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.

How We're Funded

Thank you to everyone who supports our work. Click here to find out more about how we use your kind contributions to safeguard the future of sharks.

Basking Shark Project

Help us learn more about these gentle giants by keeping a look-out for them during May-October. If you spot one, record your sighting to our Shark Sightings Database.

Our Work

We believe the best way to safeguard the future of sharks is through a solutions-based approach that promotes positive change. Like a jigsaw, there are many pieces that make up the big picture.

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.

No Limits? Campaign

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