Shark Trust Resources

Raising awareness about sharks is key to safeguarding their future in our oceans.

To help us spread the word, we've created a range of resources that you can download below.

LEAFLETS:

We have a limited number of printed leaflets in stock, which are free to all our supporters. If you'd like us to send you a selection please get in touch.

We can also provide organisations with larger volumes but we kindly ask for a donation to cover courier costs. This will vary according to your location.

Our current leaflets include:

British Sharks (pdf) - includes British Sharks fold out poster
Basking Sharks (pdf) - includes Code of Conduct poster
Great Eggcase Hunt (pdf) - includes eggcase ID Guide for NW Europe
Sawfish: See A Saw (pdf)

POSTERS:

You can download and print all of our posters using the links below:

► British Sharks (pdf)

► Shark Anatomy (pdf) - printed copy available as part of our Pup's Club pack

► A-Z of Sharks (pdf) - printed copy available as part of our Pup's Club pack

► Skate Life Cycle (pdf)

► Great Eggcase Hunt ID Poster for NW Europe (pdf)

► Great Eggcase Hunt Junior ID Guide (pdf)

► Great Eggcase Hunt Indoor Trail (pdf)

► Basking Shark Code of Conduct (pdf)

DISPLAY PANELS

Larger display materials are available for schools and aquariums to hire or buy. We can print these in a range of formats to suit your space - contact us to find out more.

IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS

We also have a range of ID materials. These have been created for anglers, the commercial fishing industry, fisheries management and enforcement agencies:

Shark ID Guides

Our ID guides provide a rapid and accurate key for identifying 35 sharks in British and Irish waters. And 19 other species recorded elsewhere in the Northeast Atlantic. Read more

Skate & Ray ID Guides

Our ID guides provide a rapid and accurate key for identifying 21 species of skate and ray found in British and Irish waters. Read more

Fisheries Advisories

Our Commercial Fisheries Advisories provide rapid access to the current legislative status of sharks, skates and rays in UK, EU and international waters. Read more

Latest

Paul&Shark - New Corporate Patron

Paul&Shark become the latest company to sign up as Corporate Patrons of the Trust - supporting and promoting our work across the globe.

Oyster Diving Pledge Support for Shark Trust

We welcome our latest Corporate Patrons, Oyster Diving.

Action Plan for Mediterranean angel sharks

The result of a major collaborative effort, the Mediterranean Angel Sharks: Regional Action Plan sets out a roadmap for restoring the three species of angel shark in the Mediterranean. It's a call to action for stakeholders to work together to address the challenges faced by these Critically Endangered species.

Shark Trust Fundraiser Sponsored Swim

"I love sharks and people dont really think the best of them. There's not many left and people can be horrible to them. I want to raise to money to stop extinction and so people know that they're not what people think they are. When i grow up i want to be a shark vet and look after them" Noah age 8

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.

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.

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...

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 boy helps shark trust

My name is Zachary and I'm 9 years old. I Love sharks and really want to be able to help save the sharks from becoming extinct. I recently snorkelled with baby sharks and got to look at real eggcases (some with live babies inside). Next year I'd like to scuba dive with sharks and see how I can help them.