Shark Trust Resources

Raising awareness about sharks is key to safeguarding their future in our oceans.

We've created a range of resources, which you can download below. Thank you for helping us spread the word about shark conservation.

LEAFLETS:

We have a limited number of printed leaflets in stock, which are free to all our supporters. If you'd like us to send you a selection please get in touch.

We can also provide organisations with larger volumes but we kindly ask for a donation to cover courier costs. This will vary according to your location.

Our current leaflets include:

British Sharks (pdf) - includes British Sharks fold out poster
Basking Sharks (pdf) - includes Code of Conduct poster
Great Eggcase Hunt (pdf) - includes eggcase ID Guide for NW Europe
No Limits? Campaign (pdf)
Sawfish: See A Saw (pdf)

POSTERS:

You can download and print all of our posters using the links below:

► British Sharks (pdf)

► Shark Anatomy (pdf) - printed copy available as part of our Pup's Club pack

► A-Z of Sharks (pdf) - printed copy available as part of our Pup's Club pack

► Skate Life Cycle (pdf)

► Great Eggcase Hunt ID Poster for NW Europe (pdf)

► Great Eggcase Hunt Junior ID Guide (pdf)

► Great Eggcase Hunt Indoor Trail (pdf)

► Basking Shark Code of Conduct (pdf)

► Dogfish Are Sharks Too (pdf)

DISPLAY PANELS

Larger display materials are available for schools and aquariums to hire or buy. We can print these in a range of formats to suit your space - contact us to find out more.

IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS

We also have a range of ID materials. These have been created for anglers, the commercial fishing industry, fisheries management and enforcement agencies:

Shark ID Guides

Our ID guides provide a rapid and accurate key for identifying 35 sharks in British and Irish waters. And 19 other species recorded elsewhere in the Northeast Atlantic. Read more

Skate & Ray ID Guides

Our ID guides provide a rapid and accurate key for identifying 21 species of skate and ray found in British and Irish waters. Read more

Fisheries Advisories

Our Commercial Fisheries Advisories provide rapid access to the current legislative status of sharks, skates and rays in UK, EU and international waters. Read more

Latest

Martin'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

Folkestone Coastal 10k

Popular 10km race from Folkestone seafront towards Hythe & Back Flat. Fast course. Taking in beautiful coastal scenery. Why not run it for sharks #DoSomeFin

Coastal Trail Series - Exmoor

Exmoor National Park is one of England's best kept secrets, and this stage takes place in the lesser known western area of the National Park where a trail runner's mecca lies. Let's #DoSomeFin for sharks

PUP'S BLOG: Meet Oscar

An exuberant pup who loves adventures in the big open-ocean and playing ball games.

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.

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...

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 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.

CITES

This month we’ll be at the 18th Conference of the Parties to CITES. Where we’ll be working in support of the new shark and ray proposals and implementation of existing listings.

About Us

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

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...

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 Conservation

Sharks are fascinating and diverse, but there's much more to them than that. Find out more about the changing landscape of shark conservation, and why sharks are so important.