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, 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

Latest

CREATURE FEATURE: Zebra Shark

Tan in colour with lots of dark brown spots, adult Zebra Sharks are often confused for Leopard Sharks. But, when they’re young they look very different...

Sharks Matter - Here's Why Series (Part 2)

I don’t know about you but I’m always being asked why we should save sharks. Ask the Great White Shark...

CREATURE FEATURE: Angel Sharks

Angel sharks have unusually flexible ‘necks’. Allowing them to raise their heads and trap-like jaw to snap up prey at high speed.

Paul&Shark - New Corporate Patron

Paul&Shark become the latest company to sign up as Corporate Patrons of the Trust - supporting and promoting our work across the globe.

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...

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.

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...

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 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!

Shark boy helps shark trust

My name is Zachary and I'm 9 years old. I Love sharks and really want to be able to help save the sharks from becoming extinct. I recently snorkelled with baby sharks and got to look at real eggcases (some with live babies inside). Next year I'd like to scuba dive with sharks and see how I can help them.