Saving Species

Our work helps to protect shark species, or populations, threatened with extinction.

This can involve:

Advocating for international protection
Engaging with wildlife conservation and trade bodies
Monitoring implementation and promoting enforcement of conservation commitments
Supporting appropriate spatial management initiatives (marine protected areas)
Developing conservation plans and driving research to address data gaps
Developing and sharing codes of practice and educational materials

Over the years we’ve helped to secure protection for several species in the NE Atlantic. These include:

Basking Sharks
Porbeagle
White Skates
Common Skates
Angelsharks

We maintain a “watching brief” on these species. Monitoring implementation of legislation and fisheries practice and providing up to date codes of conduct for stakeholders. Such as our Basking Shark Code of Conduct and Fisheries Advisories.

The most recent IUCN Red List analysis shows that around 24% of shark and ray species are threatened. It also highlights the extreme vulnerability of flat sharks and rays. For this reason, we're working on collaborative Angelshark and Sawfish programmes.

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. Read more

Angel Sharks

We’ve been working to better protect angelsharks - one of the most threatened family of sharks - for over a decade. Read more

Sawfish: See A Saw

Over the past century populations of all 5 species of sawfish have drastically declined. Find out more about these enigmatic species and our work to support their conservation. Read more

Latest

CREATURE FEATURE: Happy Halloween

This month we're showcasing 5 spookily awesome sharks in a special Halloween Creature Feature...

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.

CREATURE FEATURE: Sawfishes

In celebration of International Sawfish Day (17 October), we're showcasing the incredible rostrum wielding sawfishes…

Will’s Shark Trust Fundraiser

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

Eighteen 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.

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 boy helps shark trust

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.

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.

About Us

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

CREATURE FEATURE: Sawfishes

In celebration of International Sawfish Day (17 October), we're showcasing the incredible rostrum wielding sawfishes…

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.

Harrison's Shark Trust Fundraiser

I am Harrison and I am 8 years old. I am fundraising for the Sharks because I LOVE sharks!!!!!! 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.

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.