You've probably heard of the White Shark. He’s rather famous. But, did you know that sharks come in many shapes, sizes and colours? And we're discovering new species all the time!
Some sharks are so tiny they can fit in the palm of your hand. While others are bigger than a double decker bus! Some glow in the dark or use their fins to walk. Others dazzle us with their bright colours and stunning patterns. And some are just plain weird. Like the Goblin Shark, who has transparent skin and jaws that shoot out to catch their prey! Awesome. If not a little creepy.
And that's just for starters. There are so many incredible species to mention. We could go on and on forever...Let's also not forget the skates, rays and chimaera. Closely related to sharks, they need our help just as much.
Worldwide there are over 500 species of shark, 600 skates and rays and 50 chimaera. All unique and amazing in their own ways! Great or small, charming or strange - we love them all. And work tirelessly to protect them.
Click the links below to find out more and enter the fascinating world of sharks:
Sharks have lived in the ocean for over 400 million years, surviving 5 mass extinctions. Including the one that wiped out the dinosaurs! Read more
Sharks have highly developed senses, which they use to find food and avoid danger. They have the same 5 senses as we do, plus a couple more...! Read more
We call baby sharks pups. Some sharks give birth to live pups and others lay eggs, much like a chicken! Read more
Check out our top sharks! Find out who's the fastest, largest and weirdest. Who can jump the highest and lives the deepest... Read more
There are over 600 different skate and ray species worldwide! And at least 16 of these live in UK waters. Read more
Fascinating, mysterious & bizarre! Chimaera are close relatives to sharks, skates & rays. Read more
Like many animals in the world, the biggest threat to sharks comes from humans. Read more
Many shark species are facing extinction. But, if we act now, we may be able to save them before it’s too late. Find out how you can help. Read more
Check out our A-Z of Sharks. We've also got wordsearches, colouring sheets and more for you to download. Read more
A BIG thank you to everyone who's sent us their amazing shark art. Click Here to check out our shark gallery. Read more