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Today we’re celebrating the LARGEST fish in the world. Happy #whalesharkday! 🐋🦈 Let’s kick off this jawsome day by sharing some fascinating Whale Shark facts: 🦈Their patterns are unique as a human fingerprint. 🐋Their HUGE mouth expands up to 1.5m wide. 🦈They're one-of-three filter-feeding sharks. Sadly, Whale Sharks are classed as Endangered by the IUCN mainly due to fisheries, bycatch losses, and vessel strikes. What can you do to help? 👉 Adopt a Whale Shark today and you'll be supporting vital Whale Shark research in the Maldives. Digital adoptions are now also available! When you select our Digital Whale Shark Adoption more of your money will go towards shark conservation and it is more eco-friendly! This option is available to shark lovers around the world. Head over to our link in bio to adopt a Whale Shark today. 📸 Andy Botten #shark #whaleshark #whalesharkswimming #sharks #sharkweek #blueplanet #sharklover #sharkconservation #whalesharks #sharklove #savethesharks #saveoursharks #lovesharks #marinewildlife #discoversharks #sharksdaily #ocean

After a short break we’re back with another 60 second sharks! In this 60 Second Sharks we take a look at biofluorescence – featuring some amazing images and footage from underwater photographer @jameslynott_photo! Check it out 🦈 #shark #conservation #sharks #bigfish #blueplanet #sharkdiving #sharkie #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #marinescience #oneocean #savethesharks #ilovesharks

Are you a business looking to get more involved with shark conservation? 👉 Then become a member of the Shark Trust! Business Membership is a simple yet effective way to contribute to our vital work to safeguard the future of sharks, and their close cousins, the skates and rays. If you’re interested in a corporate partnership, then we have many other ways to get involved, including corporate giving and project sponsorships. Head over to our link in bio to check it out. Help shark conservation by heading to our link in bio and joining us today! Together we can create positive change for sharks around the world. 🌎🦈 📸Justin Beevor #blueshark #nature #sealife #shark #sharks #marinelife #sharkweek #seacreatures #marineconservation #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkie #sharklife #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #charity #nonprofit

An unusual shark with an unusual appearance. Today we’re featuring the Caribbean Roughshark! The Caribbean Roughshark, as the name suggests, lives in the Caribbean. Its first dorsal fin leans forward. It’s light grey or brown in colour with dark bands and blotches. The pectoral and pelvic fins are noticeably lighter in colour pattern. The Caribbean Roughshark's feeding behaviours have not been observed. But it’s expected that they feed on bottom invertebrates and small fishes. Like the other Roughsharks, very little is known about their behaviour or ecology. Want to find out more about the Roughsharks family? Then head on over to our website under ‘Creature Feature’. 📸 ©Nakedape13 #sealife #shark #conservation #sharks #sharkweek #blueplanet #marineconservation #sharkdiving #sharkie #sharklife #caribbean #sharklove #marinescience #oneocean #sharkdive #savethesharks #ilovesharks #roughshark

How can you get involved with shark research this summer? Become a citizen scientist by hunting for eggcases! 👀 👉Remember: Every time you spot an Eggcase on the beach or in the ocean, remember to do the following steps: 📸 Take a picture 📍 Document the location 👀Use the eggcase ID guide to discover the species 💻 Upload it to our website Doing this helps us to discover more about egg-laying species in our waters. So far we've recorded over 300,000+ individual Eggcases - now that's A LOT of Eggcases! That’s all down to the amazing work that you all continue to do. So thank you for your ongoing support! Want to record an Eggcase? Record an eggcase using the database on our web#ocean 📸 Judith Oakley #eggcase #mermaidspurse #eggcasehunt #beach #shark #sharks #skate #blueplanet #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #savethesharks #saveoursharks #lovesharks #marinewildlife #discoversharks #sharksdaily #ocean

Want to WIN a Shark Trust Digital Adoption pack of your choice? Then tell us a fact about the shark of your choice (Basking Shark, Whale Shark or White Shark)! To enter: 🔹Share this post in your story. 🔹Highlight your favourite fact about your chosen shark (Basking Shark, Whale Shark or White Shark) on that story 🔹Tag @thesharktrust so we can see it! 🔹Make sure you’re following us on Facebook and Instagram The giveaway ends on the 18th August 2022 when we’ll be selecting one lucky winner at random. Good luck! 💙🦈 📸 Charles Hood #baskingshark #whaleshark #whiteshark #greatwhiteshark #competiton #nature #sealife #shark #sharks #marinelife #sharkweek #seacreatures #marineconservation #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkie #sharklife #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove

The must-attend event for all shark lovers. 🦈 Join us for an inspiring evening of talks, presentations and stories to celebrate all things sharks. We've got an outstanding and exciting group of speakers, including Lizzie Daly, Dr Alex Mustard MBE, as well as Paul Rose and David Shiffman who will be joining us over video chat. Joined only by the very best in shark conservation, science and advocacy, to keep you on the edge of your seat. We can’t wait to celebrate our love of sharks and our 25th anniversary with you. It is a night not to be missed! Book your tickets today (link in bio). #shark #conservation #sharks #bigfish #blueplanet #sharkdiving #sharkie #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #marinescience #oneocean #savethesharks #ilovesharks #fortheloveofsharks #shark #sharks

This shark isn’t as sweet as the name suggests. This unusual shark has the BIGGEST teeth compared to its body size (being only 42cm long). The Largetooth Cookiecutter Shark feeds by cutting circular pieces of flesh from larger animals. Including marine mammals, fish and other sharks. They leave a small cookie-cutter-shaped hole in their victims. Find out more facts about unusual sharks on our website under ‘Discover Sharks’. #cookiecuttershark #shark #sharks #sharkweek #blueplanet #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #savethesharks #saveoursharks #lovesharks #marinewildlife #discoversharks #sharksdaily #ocean

How do sharks reproduce? Sharks invest a lot of energy into producing a few, well-developed young. This is so that they have a good chance of survival. There are three main methods in which sharks reproduce, which are: 🦈 OVIPARITY (egg-laying) - This is when the mother produces eggs encased in a tough 'leathery' eggcase - which you may find washed up on a beach! A female may spend a long time laying her eggs, ensuring they’re securely fixed in a safe place 🦈 OVOVIVIPARITY - Instead of laying her eggs, the female will carry them inside her body. The embryos develop within an eggcase. Once developed the baby shark will hatch inside her mother, who'll then give birth to the young. 🦈 VIVPARITY (live birth) - The baby shark develops inside its mother’s body, receiving nutrients and oxygen through an umbilical cord. This is the same method used by mammals. Want to find out more fascinating shark facts? Then sign up to our monthly newsletter to get exclusive insights into sharks, as well as events, news and exciting features. 📩 Sign up through our link in bio. 📸 Serena Stean #blacktipshark #blacktipreefshark #reefshark #sealife #shark #conservation #sharks #sharkweek #blueplanet #marineconservation #sharkdiving #sharklove #marinescience #oneocean #sharkdive #savethesharks #ilovesharks

How does joining the Shark Trust aid shark conservation? We strive to promote positive change for all global shark species. All of our projects, campaigns, and policy actions drive progress towards these three key goals: 1️⃣SPECIES PROTECTION 2️⃣FISHERIES MANAGEMENT 3️⃣RESPONSIBLE TRADE Our conservation goals set the agenda for our work. We achieve these through projects and campaigns that bring together different players. Over the years we’ve helped to secure protection for several species in the NE Atlantic. These include: 🔹 Basking Sharks 🔹 Porbeagle 🔹 White Skates 🔹 Common Skates 🔹 Angelsharks By joining us today, you’re helping to achieve our goals for shark conservation and protection, as well as promoting positive awareness for shark species. Head over to our link in bio to join us today. #shark #sharks #sharktrust #seacreatures #sharklife #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #reefshark #sharkdiver #sharkresearch #sharkresearch #ocean #marineconservation

JUST ARRIVED in time for Shark Awareness Day! The lastest Shark Focus Magazine is here 🎉 Today we are celebrating Shark Awareness Day. This year we are also celebrating our 25th Anniversary! The latest Shark Focus magazine is just arriving with our amazing members and it is a bit special! Thanks to the amazing artist @traciemegumiart for creating this special 25th anniversary cover. Want to get your hands on this special copy of Shark Focus? Sign up to become a member today through our link in bio. #shark #sharks #bigfish #seacreatures #sharklife #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove #oneocean #sharkclub #helpsavesharks #reefshark #sharkdiver #sharkresearch #sharkresearch

British waters are TEEMING with shark life. Some are occasional visitors, some migratory and others are residents. Eager to find out and learn more about the sharks that inhabit your waters? Then download our FREE British Sharks poster with all the sharks that you might find within our waters along with some pretty cool traits they own. Download the poster on our website (link in bio). #britishsharks #sharks #shark #baskingshark #blueshark #nature #sealife #marinelife #sharkweek #seacreatures #marineconservation #savesharks #sharkdiving #sharkie #sharklife #sharklover #sharkconservation #sharklove