Data Discovery

Basking Shark Data Directory

This Basking Shark Data Directory signposts towards projects and organisations holding data relating to Basking Sharks. It was developed following the 2024 Basking Shark Forum hosted by the Shark Trust, and advanced during the 2025 International Conference on Basking Sharks hosted by the Irish Basking Shark Group. 

Go to Basking Shark Data Directory

Results dashboards

This portal holds all the data from our citizen science projects, including:
- Great Eggcase Hunt
- Basking Shark Project
- Shark Log: Sightings Database (containing the Great Shark Snapshot)

Here, you can find out what others in your area have been finding, or even find some gaps that may

Go to Results Dashboard

Shark & Ray Community Science Hub

We’re developing a brand new directory that signposts towards citizen (or community) science projects that are taking place around the world that focus on sharks, rays and/or chimaeras. Check back soon for progress!