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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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Shark Focus Magazine (Issue 65) – Coming Soon...

In this issue we're dispelling some of the common shark myths. Exploring how we can all shift the current negative narrative surrounding sharks, by the way we talk about them.

CREATURE FEATURE: Bull Shark

So named for their short, blunt snout and cantankerous nature. Generally solitary animals, Bull Sharks like to be left alone and can be very territorial.

News Digest - November

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

Canada Steps Up with Bid to Save Endangered Atlantic Mako Sharks

NGOs herald proposal for international science-based fishing limits, urge US & EU to get on board

Canada Protects Endangered Mako Sharks with Groundbreaking Atlantic Ban

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.

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

Makos, Wedgefishes, and Giant Guitarfishes listed under CITES with support from more than 100 countries.

Adopt a White Shark

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

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...

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!

ID Guide Introductory Pages

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.

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.

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...

Adopt No Limits? Sharks

Adopt the No Limits? Sharks (Shortfin Mako, Blue Shark, catsharks, smoothhounds and Tope) and help us stop uncontrolled shark fishing.