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Become a member today and add your voice to our ever growing community.

We offer memberships for adults and children (Pup's Club). We also provide gift memberships, which are available from our shark shop.

Click on the links below to find out more.

Adult Membership

Join or renew your membership today and add your voice to our ever growing community. Let's work together to ensure a future for sharks in our oceans. Read more

Pup's Club Membership

Know a little someone who's bonkers about sharks? We've got just the thing - our Pup's Club membership. Aimed at under 12's, Pup's Club is supported by Steve Backshall. Read more

Gift Memberships

If you know someone who loves sharks why not treat them to year of being a Shark Trust member? Read more

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News Digest - January

Check out our selection of top shark stories for the month. Covering the latest news and discoveries from around the world...
CREATURE FEATURE: GREAT HAMMERHEAD

We’re kicking off the new year with a classic shark – the Great Hammerhead. Known for their distinct silhouette, the Great Hammerhead is the largest species of hammerhead on the planet.
News Digest - December

Check out our selection of top shark stories for the month. Covering the latest news and discoveries from around the world...
Bournemouth Half Marathon 2022

The Bournemouth Half Marathon starts at the spectacular and beautiful Hengistbury Head. This coastal route is not to be missed.

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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 Reproduction

Sharks invest a lot of energy into producing a few, well-developed young. There are 3 main methods of reproduction: oviparity (egg-laying), ovoviviparity and vivparity (live birth).
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!
Male & Female Sharks

How do you tell the difference between a male and female shark? Click here to find out about physical and behavioural differences, as well as shark courtship...
Shark Senses

Many shark species have brains as complex as mammals, which enables them to process a wide range of senses. Sharks have the same 5 senses as we do plus a couple more...
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.
Shark Evolution

Most scientists believe that sharks came into existence around 400 million years ago. That's 200 million years before the dinosaurs! Find out more about the history of sharks...
Adopt a White Shark

Adopt a White Shark today and you'll be supporting vital White Shark research in the USA.
Shark Shop

Check out our range of shark inspired gifts. From shark adoptions and gift memberships, to clothing and accessories... There's something for everyone.
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.