Q: Press Releases 2023

UK Tightens Law on International Shark Fin Trade Shark Fins Act adopted into UK law today The Shark Trust is celebrating as The Shark Fins Act passes into UK law, effectively reinforcing existing shark finning regulation through the broad application of global best practice. Download Press Release (pdf) Calling all citizen scientists: hunt for shark egg cases launches in Australia The Great Eggcase Hunt, an initiative of UK-based charity The Shark Trust, has launched in Australia in partnership with CSIRO to help provide new data for scientists studying the taxonomy and distribution of oviparous chondrichthyans. Download Press Release (pdf)

Question 1

Press Releases 2025

Accepted Answer

Shark Conservation Advances at International Atlantic Tuna Conference

24th November 2025

Fishing nations agree to protect basking and white sharks, cut mako quotas, and improve compliance process

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Shark Photographer of the Year 2025

14th July 2025

Today, on Shark Awareness Day, the Shark Trust have announced the winners of its 2025 Shark Photographer of the Year Competition.

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European Aquariums Unite for Oceanic Sharks

The European Union of Aquariums Curators and the Shark Trust team up to secure decisive action for the iconic Oceanic Whitetip Shark!

16th May 2025

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Question 2

Press Releases 2023

Accepted Answer

UK Tightens Law on International Shark Fin Trade

Shark Fins Act adopted into UK law today

The Shark Trust is celebrating as The Shark Fins Act passes into UK law, effectively reinforcing existing shark finning regulation through the broad application of global best practice.

Download Press Release (pdf)

Calling all citizen scientists: hunt for shark egg cases launches in Australia

The Great Eggcase Hunt, an initiative of UK-based charity The Shark Trust, has launched in Australia in partnership with CSIRO to help provide new data for scientists studying the taxonomy and distribution of oviparous chondrichthyans.

Download Press Release (pdf)

Question 3

Press Releases 2022

Accepted Answer

The Big Shark Pledge: Shark Trust’s New Campaign Kicks Off with a Call for Support

With the ink still drying on last week’s landmark listing of nearly 100 species of sharks on Appendix II of CITES, the Shark Trust insists that this is not the time for shark conservation to take a break. The UK-based NGO this week launches its biggest-ever concerted campaign to tackle the overfishing of oceanic sharks. They are calling on people across the world to join the call for stricter controls on high seas fisheries.

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Shark Trust Announces The ‘Great Shark Snapshot’

As part of their 25th anniversary celebrations, the Shark Trust are launching a brand-new community science initiative aimed at divers and snorkelers. The “Great Shark Snapshot” will take place during the last week of July. Divers from all over the world will be invited to record all the shark, ray and skate species that they see during that week.

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Take Part in an Easter Egg Hunt with a Difference with the Shark Trust

Stuck for ideas on what to do over the Easter Holidays? Want to get outside and do something fun to work off all that pent up energy from eating too much chocolate? The Shark Trust has an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference for you to try. Take part in the Great Eggcase Hunt and get involved with a big citizen science project that helps shark, ray and skate conservation. And it’s an enjoyable activity for all the family.

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Boating community asked to help with Basking Shark sightings

Basking Sharks have already started to arrive around the British coastline, and the Shark Trust is encouraging the boating community to record any sightings to the Basking Shark Sightings Database. The boating community can provide vital data on the movement of these Endangered sharks. The Shark Trust hopes that more sightings provided by those out on the water will help improve our understanding of these magnificent sharks.

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Shark Trust Delighted at Bumper Easter Eggcase Hunt Results

Over the two-week holiday (9th to 24th April 2022) a fantastic 7,560 eggcases were recorded. People joined in all around the UK, from Orkney to the Isle of Wight. With a mixture of organised events and individuals heading to the beach for a day out, the response was amazing. The full report can be found at www.sharktrust.org/geh-how-can-you-help.

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Question 4

Press Releases 2021

Accepted Answer

Endangered Mako Sharks Get A Break

Conservationists are heralding a hard-fought ban on retention of North Atlantic shortfin mako sharks adopted today by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), as a first step toward reversing the decline of the seriously overfished population. For more click here.

Ali Hood wins IFAW’s Marine Conservation Award

London October 2021. Our Director of Conservation, Ali Hood, has been awarded the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)’s Marine Conservation Award for her outstanding dedication to protecting sharks. The ceremony, held at the House of Lords, saw IFAW present the 2021 Animal Action Awards to an inspiring group of true animal heroes. Download the press release here (Word Doc)

Arctic Shark Denied Protection

Shark League 27^th September, 2021. The Greenland shark – the species thought to have the longest lifespan of any vertebrate – has been denied new protections at this week’s (online) annual meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO). For more click here.

Shark Trust to host 2022 Sharks International Conference

The 2022 Sharks International Conference is coming to Europe, and we are hosting it!

The fourth edition of the conference will bring together the shark research, communication, and advocacy communities to explore what's happening with sharks and rays globally. Click here for more

UK Government to introduce world-leading ban on shark fin trade

Released by DEFRA - 15 August 2021

Import and export of detached shark fins banned to promote shark conservation
World-leading trade ban will extend to shark fin products including tinned shark fin soup
Endangered and overfished species including shortfin mako and blue shark are among those to benefit from greater protections

For more click here.

Question 5

Dean Martin

Accepted Answer

Dean Martin - Shark Trust Trustee Dean has worked in the UK SCUBA diving industry for almost two decades. Currently Hardware Project Manager at Fourth Element, Dean previously worked with Apeks where he was responsible for driving new products from conception to completion. An engaged temperate and tropical water diver, and a keen underwater photographer, Dean has a passion for the marine environment. Especially sharks.

Question 6

Do you have any job vacancies?

Accepted Answer

We advertise all our vacancies on our Jobs page and social media. So, we recommend checking this page regularly or following us on social media to keep up to date with any opportunities that arise.

Question 7

INTERNATIONAL ANGEL SHARK DAY

Accepted Answer

In 2020 we celebrated the first ever International Angel Shark Day - we now celebrate it each year on the 26th June!

Taking to social media, the 23 different species around the world are profiled, sharing facts, resources, and work from different researchers and conservationists around the world.

Visit our YouTube channel to find out more and watch the talks from 2020 and 2021.

2020 talks

2021 talks

Follow along on social media using #AngelSharkDay

Discover Angel Sharks:

► Angel Sharks Poster (pdf) - showcasing all 23 described species of the angel shark family

► Colouring in sheets: Adult (pdf) | Kids (pdf)

► Read our Angel Sharks Creature Feature Blog

Question 8

If I adopt a shark will I be able to track their movements?

Accepted Answer

The sharks in our adoption programmes are not tagged, so you won't be able to track them. Our adoptions help to support various research projects that use non-invasive techniques and sightings data to discover more about the species.

You can find out more about each research project or campaign by visiting our Adoption pages. From here you can also download the latest reports to discover the most recent findings.

Question 9

How do shark adoptions work and how much do they cost?

Accepted Answer

Sharks are difficult to track because of where they live and the great distances they travel. So our adoptions work a little different to many others. Instead of adopting one individual shark, you'll be adopting many by helping to fund vital research projects and campaigns.

All our adoptions are a one-off payment of £25 for the year. Although you can choose to make an extra donation by selecting a higher tier.

► Click Here, to find out more about all our adoptions.

Question 10

I'm a member, how do I login to my account or amend my monthly donation?

Accepted Answer

If you’re a Shark Trust member who’s created an account through Enthuse (previously Charity Checkout), you can log into your account at charitycheckout.co.uk/login.

From here you can amend your monthly donations by cancelling your current schedule and setting up a new one.

Question 11

Can I become a member or buy something from the shop if I live outside the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have members from all over the world and ship products worldwide. Yet postage costs and delivery times will vary depending on your location.

COVID-19: Due to COVID-19 we’ve had to temporarily stop sending goods to locations outside the EU, as parcels weren't arriving. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and will resume worldwide shipping as soon as possible. Please keep an eye on our website for updates.

Question 12

How do I update my membership details?

Accepted Answer

Please get in touch with us directly to let us know of any changes. Particularly if you change address, so we can ensure your Shark Focus magazine is sent to the right place.

Question 13

I’m looking for someone to fund my research project. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

As a small charity we rely on grant funding and donations. So i'm afraid we're not in a position to fund student research or external organisations. But we wish you all the best and hope you find alternative funding.

Question 14

When & where are the best places to spot Basking Sharks in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Basking Shark season usually runs from May til late October. But sharks are anything but predictable! Hotspots include the southwest, the Isle of Man, the west coast of Scotland and the north of Ireland.

► If you're thinking of taking a boat tour we recommend a WiSe accredited company. You can find out more at www.wisescheme.org.

Basking Sharks are vulnerable to disturbance. But the WiSe scheme provides training and accreditation for operators. So, they know how best to view and interact with large marine wildlife. Ensuring a positive experience for both you and the shark.

► Remember to record your sightings on our Shark Database

Question 15

Can I order some leaflets?

Accepted Answer

We're in the process of rebranding our materials, so we don't currently have any printed leaflets in stock. To reduce our carbon footprint we're also in the process of creating a range of digital leaflets, as well as an interactive display panel for aquariums, which we'll be launching soon. Please keep an eye on our website for updates.

► Click Here to download leaflets and posters from our Resources page

Question 16

ANGEL SHARK PROJECT: GREECE

Accepted Answer

The discovery of several records of angel sharks in the Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands indicated that these areas are potentially highly important for the three species of Mediterranean angel sharks. In light of this, the Mediterranean Angel Sharks: SubRegional Action Plan (SubRAP) GSAs 22/23 (the Aegean Sea and Crete) was developed in line with the Mediterranean Angel Sharks: Regional Action Plan, aiming to advance angel shark conservation in Greece.

The Angel Shark Project: Greece was established as a collaborative project, it is led by iSea and supported by ULPGC, ZFMK, ZSL, and the Shark Trust. It has an overall aim to investigate the importance of the Greek side of the Aegean Sea for all three angel shark species present in the Mediterranean (Squatina aculeata, Squatina oculata, and Squatina squatina).

Find out more:

Question 17

ANGEL SHARK PROJECT: WALES

Accepted Answer

Listed as Critically Endangered, Angelshark (Squatina squatina) numbers have declined rapidly over the past ~100 years across their range. They are now a Prohibited Species to commercial vessels fishing in EU waters. In addition, they have domestic protection in England and Wales, giving them full protection from other activities, including recreational fishing'.

Angel Shark Project: Wales was launched by the Zoological Society of London and Natural Resources Wales in 2018. The Shark Trust is one of 15 partners which sit on the Steering Group. The aim of the project is to better understand and conserve Angelsharks in Welsh waters, through fisher-participation, heritage, and citizen-science.

► History of Angels interactive eBook (ENGLISH | WELSH)

► Best Practice Guidance for fishers (ENGLISH | WELSH)

► Wales Angelshark Action Plan (ENGLISH)

Question 18

ANGEL SHARK CONSERVATION NETWORK (ASCN)

Accepted Answer

The Angel Shark Conservation Network (ASCN) was established to enable individuals and organisations working to protect angel sharks to stay connected. The success of the Conservation Strategy and Regional Action Plans is down to those working together towards the common Visions.

Quarterly email bulletins provide updates on conservation activities from members. All interested parties are invited to join the ASCN and help to deliver the objectives laid out in each document.

► To join the ASCN, submit angel shark sightings and download extra resources, visit www.angelsharknetwork.

► Single Species Action Plan for the Angelshark in the Mediterranean Sea & CMS Decision 14.104 -
Annex IV, Tools and Guidelines to Support Implementation

Question 19

MEDITERRANEAN ANGEL SHARKS: REGIONAL ACTION PLAN

Accepted Answer

The Mediterranean is a risky place to be a shark. At least 50% of rays and 54% of sharks in this region face an elevated risk of extinction, including the three species of angel sharks. While measures do exist for the management of these species under the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), not all are implemented.

The Mediterranean Angel Sharks: Regional Action Plan is designed to focus efforts to help restore these enigmatic species to robust populations in the region. Development of the Action Plan was led by the Shark Trust and is a result of a major collaborative effort from organisations within the Angel Shark Conservation Network and across the Mediterranean. It acts as a call to action for stakeholders to work together to address the challenges faced by these Critically Endangered species.

The Vision of the Action Plan is that: 'Mediterranean angel sharks are restored to robust populations fulfilling their ecological roles in healthy ecosystems', with Goals focusing on the following:

GOAL 1 - Fisheries-based angel shark mortality is minimised in the Mediterranean
GOAL 2 - Angel shark habitat is identified and protected
UNDERLYING GOAL 3 - National legislation for angel sharks is established, implemented and enforced

To allow a tailored approach in priority regions of the Mediterranean, SubRegional Action Plans (SubRAPs) are being developed to facilitate further coordinated action by engaging regional stakeholders, including governments and industry. The areas covered by each SubRAP relate to recognised Geographic Subareas (GSAs) established by the GFCM.

► Download the Regional Action Plan (pdf): ENGLISH | FRENCH | SPANISH | ARABIC

► SubRegional Action Plan for Aegean Sea & Crete (pdf): ENGLISH | GREEK | TURKISH

► SubRegional Action Plan for Northern Cyprus (pdf): ENGLISH | TURKISH

► SubRegional Action Plan for Republic of Cyprus (pdf): ENGLISH | CYPRIOT GREEK

► SubRegional Action Plan for Southern Ionian Sea (pdf): ENGLISH | ARABIC

► SubRegional Action Plan for Northern Levant Sea (pdf): ENGLISH | TURKISH

► SubRegional Action Plan for Central Mediterranean Sea (pdf): ENGLISH | FRENCH | ARABIC

Do you have any information about angel sharks in the Mediterranean? If so, please get in touch.

Question 20

EASTERN ATLANTIC & MEDITERRANEAN ANGEL SHARK CONSERVATION STRATEGY

Accepted Answer

There are three species of angel shark in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean:

Angelshark (Squatina squatina)
Sawback Angelshark (S. aculeata)
Smoothback Angelshark (S. oculata)

All three are Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Most information is known about the ecology, distribution, and decline of the Angelshark, with much less known about Sawback and Smoothback Angelsharks.

The Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Angel Shark Conservation Strategy (Gordon et al., 2017) was developed as a framework for improved protection of these three Critically Endangered species. It serves as a catalyst for action and strives to bring regional experts together to deliver the Strategy goals. The main aims are to:

Improve the overall profile of angel sharks
Increase the number of sightings reported
Generate a better understanding of current distribution
Contribute to IUCN Red List reassessments, and
Identify new collaboration opportunities to increase conservation action.

The vision of this Conservation Strategy is that: Angel sharks in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean are restored to robust populations and safeguarded throughout their range.

We’re now actively pursuing the goals of this Strategy, particularly through implementation in the Mediterranean.

► Eastern Atlantic & Mediterranean Angelshark Conservation Strategy (pdf): ENGLISH | FRENCH | SPANISH

► Extinction risk and conservation of critically endangered angel sharks in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea (review article in ICES Journal of Marine Science)

Question 21

ANGELSHARK ACTION PLAN FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS

Accepted Answer

The Angelshark was once common in the Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea, and Black Sea, but their range has drastically declined during the past century due to intensified fishing. Although there have been increased reports from Cardigan Bay (Wales) and occasional reports from across the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands is the only known location where they can be regularly encountered. We need to take action to ensure this population is protected.

In 2016 we teamed up with the Angel Shark Project (a collaboration between Zoological Society of London, University of Las Palmas Gran Canaria, and Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig), the IUCN Shark Specialist Group, and Submon. Together we developed the Angelshark Action Plan for the Canary Islands (Barker et al., 2016) which outlines goals and objectives to meet the vision that Angelsharks in the Canary Islands are abundant and protected in their unique stronghold.

This plan now forms the backbone of conservation action for this species around the Canary Islands.

► Angelshark Action Plan for the Canary Islands (pdf): ENGLISH | SPANISH

Question 22

Press Releases 2016

Accepted Answer

Baby Step for Blue Sharks, New Voices Against Finning at Atlantic Tuna Meeting

Vilamoura, Portugal. November 21, 2016. Fishing nations gathered for the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) have taken a small yet unprecedented step toward establishing limits on blue shark catches from the North Atlantic, but failed to act on scientific advice to do the same for the South Atlantic. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Conservationists Welcome Shark & Ray Listings at CITES CoP

Johannesburg, October 4, 2016. Conservationists are delighted that CITES* Parties have officially listed devil rays, thresher sharks, and the silky shark under CITES Appendix II. The listing proposals were supported by more than the two-thirds majority required for adoption in Committee on Monday, and finalised today in Plenary. Download Press Release (pdf)

Northwest Atlantic Fishing Countries Take Action for Sharks: Cuba & Norway Help US & EU Win Stronger Finning Ban Despite Japan’s Objection. Greenland Sharks Get Spotlight While Skates Remain At-Risk

Varadero, Cuba. September 23, 2016. In a rare vote, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) has adopted a proposal for a stronger shark finning ban by an overwhelming margin, despite objections from Japan. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Angelsharks in the Canary Islands – the last hope for this Critically Endangered shark

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. June 23 2016. A major step toward securing the future of the Angelshark was taken this week. A multi-faceted group of divers, scientists and conservation organisations are working together with the Canary Island Government, National Government, and local and international shark experts to identify and address the major threats to Angelshark conservation. Download Press Release: English (pdf) | Spanish (Word Document)

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?
Leading shark charity calls for Europe to embed a ‘culture of sustainability’ in shark fisheries

March 18, 2016. On Good Friday, millions of Britons will witness the extraordinary sight of scores of sharks feeding off a floating whale carcass in UK waters. In ‘Britain’s Sharks’, the second part of a new prime-time ITV documentary, viewers will see Ben Fogle and Ellie Harrison come face to face with more than a hundred Blue Sharks that call British waters home for part of the year. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Twenty-two Shark and Ray Species Added to Scope of Global Agreement

San Jose, Costa Rica. February 19, 2016. Signatories to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Sharks have unanimously agreed to add twenty-two species of sharks and rays to the MoU scope, and to accept the applications of six conservation groups as Cooperating Partners in fulfilling MoU objectives. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Question 23

Press Releases 2017

Accepted Answer

Shark Fishing Decisions at Atlantic Tuna Meeting Fall Short

Marrakech, Morocco. November 21, 2017. Fishing nations gathered for the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) have failed to adopt recommended limits to protect shortfin mako sharks from overfishing or strengthen the regional ban on shark finning. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Scientists Report on Mako Shark Overfishing, Advise North Atlantic Ban

London. 11 October 2017. Scientists associated with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) today released their report on the status of Atlantic mako shark populations, revealing serious overfishing and depletion in the North Atlantic.shark finning. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Endangered Devil Ray Landings in Turkey Denounced

London, UK. March 15, 2017. Conservation groups are calling for answers and action in relation to the landing in Turkey of 30 Giant Devil Rays in contravention of Mediterranean agreements to protect the Endangered species. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Question 24

Press Releases 2018

Accepted Answer

World’s Fastest Shark Headed for Disaster

Dubrovnik, Croatia. November 19, 2018. Fishing nations gathered for the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) have failed to address continued overfishing of mako sharks or strengthen the regional ban on shark finning. Download Press Release (pdf)

Question 25

Press Releases 2019

Accepted Answer

EU and US Prevent Vital Protections for Endangered Mako Sharks

Mallorca, Spain. November 25, 2019. Conservationists are shocked and distressed that the European Union and the United States – despite long promoting science-based shark conservation - were the main obstacles to the adoption of urgently needed protections for mako sharks at the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Download Press Release (Word Document)

EU Holds the Cards for Endangered Atlantic Sharks

London, November 2019. It’s make or break time for Shortfin Makos as Spain sets to host international fisheries meeting. Conservationists are focused on the European Union ahead of an international gathering of fishing nations that could make or break the future of Endangered mako sharks. Download Press Release (Word Document)

18 Shark & Ray Species Granted New Global Trade Controls at Wildlife Conference

Geneva, Switzerland. August 28, 2019. Conservation groups are praising today’s confirmation that all species of Wedgefishes, Giant Guitarfishes, and Mako Sharks will be added to Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Download Press Release (Word Document)

Scientists Issue Grim Status Update on Atlantic Mako Sharks, Recommend Full Ban Conservationists put the spotlight on the EU for inaction and hypocrisy

London, UK. 24 June 2019. A new report shows that the overfished North Atlantic Shortfin Mako Shark population is continuing to decline and needs not only immediate protection but several decades to recover. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Full Protection for Angel Sharks in the Canary Islands

Canary Islands, 06 June 2019. 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. Download Press Release (Word Document) - English | Spanish

Landings of Endangered Rays in Tunisia Denounced

London, UK. 09 April 2019. 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. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Initiative launched to Avert Crisis for Critically Endangered Mediterranean Angel Sharks

Tunis, 29 March 2019. Just five days after the IUCN reconfirmed all three species of Mediterranean angel sharks are Critically Endangered, regional and international experts gathered together in Tunisia. Download Press Release (pdf): English | French | Arabic

Question 26

Press Releases 2020

Accepted Answer

Canada Steps Up with Bid to Save Endangered Atlantic Mako Sharks

Halifax, Nova Scotia. 16 October 2020. Endangered Atlantic Shortfin Mako Sharks are set to take center stage in the 2020 deliberations of the International Commission for Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT), with Canada today proposing science-based catch limits that include a complete retention ban to protect the seriously overfished North Atlantic population. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Canada Protects Endangered Mako Sharks with Groundbreaking Atlantic Ban

Halifax, Nova Scotia. 22 April 2020. Canada announces groundbreaking move to protect Shortfin Mako in the Atlantic after a sustained campaign by the Shark League to follow the advice of ICCAT scientists. Download Press Release (Word Document)

Question 27

I’ve seen shark meat or other shark products for sale. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

Seeing a shark for sale can often be a very emotive experience. But bear in mind it's not always illegal to display and sell shark products. TACs and quotas are in place for some species to limit catch levels while others have no management whatsoever and can be caught in unlimited numbers. Although it's still legal to sell many of these species, it's not sustainable to catch and sell unmanaged species. This forms the basis of the No Limits? Campaign.

In the UK, Basking Sharks, Angelsharks, White Skate, the Common Skate complex and Porbeagle are all Prohibited Species under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). But there are some exceptions. International trade of products from species that are listed on CITES Appendix I is forbidden and on Appendix II is restricted.

If you see a shark product for sale and feel comfortable doing so, politely speak with the staff and find out if they have information on the provenance. If it’s meat for sale they should know the species and sea area it was caught from. If it’s a curios item then they should know where was it sourced. By choosing not to buy the product and explaining why, you reinforce the message to retailers that there’s no market for vulnerable species.

Question 28

Can I run the London Marathon for the Shark Trust?

Accepted Answer

We’re always very grateful when people run marathons for us but unfortunately we’re unable to supply entrants with Golden Bond tickets. Charitable entries are extremely restricted and there’s currently a long list of charities waiting to receive golden bonds. If you’d like to run for the Shark Trust then please go through the usual ballot entry method. Or why not join us on one of our organised fundraising events?

Question 29

Does the Shark Trust give talks?

Accepted Answer

We love meeting fellow shark enthusiasts and try to attend as many talks, outreach and educational events as possible. If you’d like us to attend an event or give a talk then please get in touch. We’re a small team based in Plymouth (UK), so unfortunately we can’t make every event but we’ll always try our best!

Question 30

Can I use an image/illustration I've seen on your website?

Accepted Answer

Most of our images are kindly donated to us for Shark Trust use only. We don't own the copyright and so cannot grant permission for you to use them. Or provide you with high resolution files. To do this you'll need to contact the photographer or illustrator directly.

Shark illustrations used in our ID Guides belong to Marc Dando, who can be contacted directly at www.wildlifeillustrator.com. If you'd like to use these for commercial purposes, a fee will usually be required.

Question 31

Do you offer internships & work experience?

Accepted Answer

From time to time we offer in-house placements, but these are limited due to staff capacity and desk space.

► Click Here to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.