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're in the process of rebranding our materials, so we don't currently have any printed leaflets in stock. To reduce our carbon footprint we're also in the process of creating a range of digital leaflets, as well as an interactive display panel for aquariums, which we'll be launching soon. Please keep an eye on our website for updates.

Our current leaflets include:

British Sharks (pdf) - includes British Sharks fold out poster
Basking Sharks (pdf) - includes Code of Conduct poster
Great Eggcase Hunt (including eggcase ID Guide for NW Europe) - Kids & Families (pdf) | Adults (pdf)
No Limits? Campaign (pdf)
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 Easter Eggcase Hunt (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 clear and accurate information for identifying 41 species of shark found in the British Isles & Northeast Atlantic. Read more

Skate & Ray ID Guides

Our ID guides provide clear and accurate information for identifying 22 species of skate and ray found in the British Isles & Northeast Atlantic. 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

News Digest - October

Check out our selection of top shark stories for the month. Covering the latest news and discoveries from around the world...
Behind the Designs: LOVE SHARKS Calendar

We caught up with Hannah from our team, who's also the designer behind the vibrant shark illustrations and LOVE SHARKS 2021 Calendar.
Falkland Islands Project

Working collaboratively towards species specific reporting and sustainable fisheries management around the Falkland Islands.
News Digest - September

Our selection of top shark stories for the month. Highlighting the latest news and discoveries from around the world...

Most read

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.
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...
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 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!
ID Guide Introductory Pages
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 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 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...