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Resources and Toolkit

Whether you are a teacher, aquarist, study or work in shark or marine conservation, an adult or kids that just LOVES sharks, we have lots of resources available for you to use.

Great Eggase Hunt Training

Great Eggase Hunt Training

Learn how to hold your own Great Eggcase Hunt event Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2023

Updated: 26th June, 2025

Author: Caroline Robertson-Brown

Speaking Up For The Ocean Toolkit

Speaking Up For The Ocean Toolkit

This toolkit, designed by Framing Matters and the Shark Trust, is for educators / communicators / partners in marine and shark conservation. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2023

Updated: 11th April, 2023

Author: Caroline Robertson-Brown

Shark Focus

Shark Focus

Shark Focus is the Shark Trust's members magazine. Packed with content all about sharks and marine conservation. Join now for access to Shark Focus as soon as it's released! Read more

Published: 6th February, 2023

Updated: 12th September, 2024

Author: Conor John

Fact Files

Fact Files

Find out about all your favourite sharks with our Fact Files. They are packed with information about each shark in the series. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2022

Updated: 5th August, 2024

Author: Caroline Robertson-Brown

Shark Shorts

Shark Shorts

The Shark Trust's short animated video series explaining the basics of what sharks are and what we can do to protect them Read more

Published: 26th May, 2022

Updated: 4th April, 2023

Author: Caroline Robertson-Brown

Posters and Leaflets

Posters and Leaflets

Read more

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 4th April, 2023

Author: Caroline Robertson-Brown

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Latest

  • News Digest - June

    News Digest - June

    Our selection of top shark stories, highlighting the latest news and discoveries from around the world...

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

    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

    Shark Town Premiere

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

  • Shark Town Premiere

    Shark Town Premiere

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

Most read

  • Tonic Immobility

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

  • Shark Shop

    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

    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

    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!

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