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.

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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.

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CREATURE FEATURE: DUSKY SHARK

This month we’re taking a look at the Dusky Shark, a highly migratory species with a particularly slow growth rate and late age at maturity.
Shark Month @ Royal William Yard

Shark Week is a renowned cultural phenomenon – but Plymouth is going bigger and better this summer by welcoming Shark Month to Royal William Yard this July.
#TeamSHARK take on Plymouth Half Marathon 2024

We work in shark conservation because a 1/3 of all sharks and rays are threatened with extinction. If we are able to do more, we can make sure they have a positive future! By donating, you are supporting the important work we do for sharks and rays!!
Stokes Sisters Run for Sharks

Sharks and rays are amazing. Present in our seas for 400 million years, they are vital and valuable but also vulnerable. 1/3 of all shark, skate, ray and chimaera species are threatened with extinction, largely due to the impact of unsustainable fisheries. The Shark Trust works tirelessly around the World to ensure sharks and rays are suitably protected. That's why I'm helping the Shark Trust to safeguard their future with this fundraiser. Together we can create positive change.