Patrons

We're extremely grateful for the support of all our patrons:

Steve Backshall

Wildlife Adventurer, Steve Backshall, became a Shark Trust patron in 2014. He also acts as ambassador for our No Limits? campaign, which aims to stop uncontrolled shark fishing. Read more

Nick Baker

Wildlife Presenter, Nick Baker, has been a long-standing patron of the Shark Trust and ambassador for our Great Eggcase Hunt Project. Read more

Loyd Grossman (CBE)

Loyd Grossman is a long-standing patron of the Shark Trust. Well known for programs such as Through the Keyhole and MasterChef, as well as his own brand of cooking sauces. Read more

Celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, became a patron in 2010 and is a supporter of our Stop Shark Finning Campaign. In 2011, he presented SHARKBAIT - a documentary highlighting the shark fin trade. Read more

Other Patrons

We're also extremely grateful for the ongoing support of all our other long-standing patrons. Click here to find out more. Read more

Latest

Historic Shark & Ray Listings at CITES CoP19

Breaking Shark News: All four proposals to list ~100 additional sharks & rays on Appendix II of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have received the final approval for adoption
First International Mako Shark Quota Adopted

Fishery managers agree groundbreaking safeguards for CITES-listed, South Atlantic population
Oceanic 31

Oceanic 31 is a brand new shark art exhibition. The Shark Trust is bringing together artists from a variety of backgrounds who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and using art as a tool for positive change.
Big Shark Pledge Appeal

The Shark Trust’s biggest-ever campaign needs you! Help us forge a pathway to rebuild populations of high-seas sharks and rays. And making the vital changes needed to set populations on the road to recovery.