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The Shark Trust team report back from Sharks International

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Inside IOTC: What the Latest Meeting Means for Sharks and Rays in the Indian Ocean

International shark conservation is rarely simple. Progress often comes through long negotiations, careful wording, and a lot of persistence.
Shark Town Premiere

The Shark Trust presents the UK Premiere of Shark Town. A film by Richard Peirce.
Shark Town Premiere

The Shark Trust presents the UK Premiere of Shark Town. A film by Richard Peirce.
Sharks International 2026

The Shark Trust team report back from Sharks International

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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 Reproduction

Sharks invest a lot of energy into producing a few, well-developed young. There are 3 main methods of reproduction: oviparity (egg-laying), ovoviviparity and vivparity (live birth).
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...
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!
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.
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...
Adopt a Great White Shark

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

Check out our range of shark inspired gifts. From shark adoptions and gift memberships, to clothing and accessories... There's something for everyone.
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...
Great Eggcase Hunt

Want to help shark and ray conservation? Take part in the Shark Trust Great Eggcase Hunt. Find and record eggcases that have washed up on the beach. Eggcase hunting is great fun for all ages!