Shark Month @ Royal William Yard Shark Week is a renowned cultural phenomenon – but we want a whole month of shark celebrations and so we are hosting our third Shark Month at Royal William Yard this July. Visitors will be invited to celebrate and support the vital work of the Shark Trust while enjoying a month-long extravaganza of shark and ray art, entertainment and advocacy. What's On Wednesday 1st July: Basket Shark Arrives at Royal William Yard The popular life-size Basking Shark art installation will be back at the yard - this time in front of the Arcade. Made from carbon-light materials such as salvaged bamboo, willow, and pallet wood, the shark, aptly named as the ‘Basket Shark’, is a visually inspiring project that has been led by Duncan Cameron (Falmouth University). Thursday 2nd July: Dockside Coffee bar Social Join the team for shark themed treats & activities 5 - 7pm Free Event Friday 3rd July: Shark Trust @ Yard session Join us at the Yard Session in the Secret Garden, to find out more about our work and enjoy an evening of live music from The Buscateers. 5.30pm - 8pm, Secret Garden Free Event Sunday 5th July: Shark Trust at the Market on the Green Joining forces with Royal William Yard Good Food & Craft Market, the Shark Trust Activity Day promises a day filled with educational fun and exciting activities. Come and try out our VR Shark Experience! Free Event Thursday 9th - Great Whites at Le Vignoble Le Vignoble have teamed up with us to bring you an evening of great whites! We'll explore 6 great white wines, each produced in regions close to where Great White sharks are found. Buy Tickets Friday 10th July - UK Premiere of Shark Town This is your chance to see this new film in the UK before it is released. An exclusive first look with the additional bonus of an amazing opportunity to discuss the film with the writer. Richard will introduce the film and we will host a special Q&A session with him after the film. Buy Tickets Movie and live Q&A with the Shark Trust at the Everyman Cinema We will be there to present the film and be on hand to answer questions both before and after the showing. Sunday 12th July Tickets Available Soon Shark Trust Pop Up Shop You will be able to buy Shark Trust merchandise, try our VR Shark Experience, learn more about the wonderful world of sharks and rays, check out our latest films and chat to the team about our work. The Pop-up Shop will be open on: Tuesday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th July (11am - 2pm) Thursday 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th July (11am - 2pm) Saturday 11th, 18th and 25th July (10am - 3pm) Free to Visit Pub Quiz at Steel Brew Thursday 23rd July Test both your shark and general knowledge at our Quiz Night at Steel Brew, where teams can compete in a battle of wits for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Try a new hand crafted brew from our friends at Steel Brew whilst raising money for shark and ray conservation. Buy Tickets Shark Month Video: We can't wait for people to dive into a month of shark-themed activities - the lineup of events makes this an unmissable occasion for ocean lovers of all ages. Shark Month will be an opportunity to celebrate these incredible creatures, highlight the importance of conservation, and help safeguard the future for sharks. Manage Cookie Preferences