Shark Town Premiere

Join us for an evening with Richard Peirce

For the premiere of his film, 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.

Where: Bristol Megascreen, Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5TT

When: Friday 10th July, 2026

Time: 7-9pm

Tickets: £15 (£12.50 for Shark Trust members)

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SHARK TOWN

A real-life JAWS flipover.

In this fast-paced film, Richard Peirce, author, broadcaster and past Shark Trust Chair, takes shark enthusiasts on a voyage of discovery to the South African coastal town of Gansbaai, which once styled itself 'The Great White Shark Capital of the world'.

Gansbaai faced disaster when the Great White population disappeared. Then an unexpected toothy saviour swam in to save the day. Gansbaai in Walker Bay is home to many shark and whale species, boasting a hugely rich marine environment. These unique factors have inspired world-class conservation measures and leading marine science.

Richard has been part of the Walker Bay scene for nearly 30 years, and in this premiere opens the window to a real JAWS story.

Living with Sharks

You will also get the chance to watch the Shark Trust short documentary: Living with Sharks. The Shark Trust travelled to The Bahamas to talk to people about their experiences in living alongside a shark sanctuary. The water surrounding these islands are home to over 60 species of sharks and rays. It has become a very popular destination for divers who want to experience sharks. Discover what they had to say.

Q&A Session

Richard Peirce is a successful author, filmmaker, presenter and freelance writer. He has been fortunate enough to encounter nature’s most iconic animals all over the world.

Richard is a committed wildlife conservationist who now spends all of his time on various projects trying to contribute to the conservation of specific species. He was one of the earliest members of the Shark Trust, which was founded in 1997’.  He later joined the Board and then was Chairman for 12 years.

Paul Cox is a leading voice in ocean stewardship and one of today’s most compelling interpreters of shark science. As CEO of the Shark Trust since 2015 his small team now shapes international treaties and mobilises mass digital campaigns for the planet’s 1,200-plus shark and ray species.