The Mediterranean Sea is a hotspot of extinction risk for sharks and rays. A complex body of water home to nearly 80 species of shark and ray, of which at least 53% are at risk of extinction. Surrounded by 22 different countries across 3 continents, and home to over 77,000 small boats, the Mediterranean Sea is subject to a broad range of diverse fisheries pressures. Working through a network of regional partners, our Mediterranean programme spans policy engagement, species-specific recovery programmes, and community engagement.
We’ve been working to better protect angelsharks - one of the most threatened family of sharks - for over a decade. Read more
This showcase aims to profile the concerning status of flat sharks in the region; the wealth of collaborative work; and the opportunities for governments to actively support conservation activities. Read more
The Shark Trust is collaborating with researchers across North Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean to develop support tools for guitarfish conservation. Read more