“Park run for sharks!” is a fundraising event to support shark conservation. Participants raise money for the Great Eggcase Hunt Appeal, which is a citizen science project aimed at tracking and studying sharks’ egg cases. The event encourages community involvement in shark conservation and raises awareness about their importance to ocean ecosystems. By engaging people…
Every hour, approximately 11,460 sharks are killed, which adds up to around 100 million sharks each year. This alarming rate of shark deaths, mainly for their fins, puts one-third of all shark species in danger of extinction. Supporting campaigns for shark conservation is crucial for preserving not only sharks but also the overall health of…
Molly Jayne is fundraising for the Shark Trust by running a 10k race on the Great Orme. This will be her second time participating for this charity, which is dedicated to protecting sharks. The Shark Trust works to raise awareness and funds for conservation efforts. Events like these provide a fun way for people to…
Jules Melin-Stubbs, an experienced diver, is participating in her first sporting event, a 4K trail run, to raise funds for shark conservation. She has had a limited exercise routine mostly focused on support for her triathlete husband. Jules has spent 25 years diving and is passionate about conservation, particularly of marine wildlife like sharks. She…
Finlay Newton is raising money for the Shark Trust to protect sharks, which are often killed for their fins and in the fishing industry. He emphasizes the importance of sharks in maintaining a healthy ocean environment. Finlay plans to swim 5 miles to help raise awareness and funds for the Trust’s projects that aim to…
Archie is raising funds for sharks because he had a memorable experience catching a tiger shark as a child. He believes that sharks are essential for balancing the ocean ecosystem. Fundraising efforts like his can support shark conservation efforts and help raise awareness about their importance. Participants in fundraising can enjoy the challenge while contributing…
Stevie Tapson is taking on the Isle of Wight challenge again to fundraise for the Shark Trust. After suffering a calf injury last year, Stevie could only complete half of the 107km challenge. This year, they aim to complete half the route while raising money to support shark conservation. Sharks play a vital role as…
Tom Edwards is running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for the Shark Trust charity. His brother has raised awareness for sharks, emphasizing their importance and the need for protection. Tom shares his experiences with sharks in South Africa, which inspired his commitment to this cause. He hopes to support shark conservation through his marathon…
At just 8 years old, Daisy Wilson has a deep love for sharks and understands their importance to ocean health. She believes that swimming with sharks can be an incredible experience, helping people see sharks as vital creatures that need protection. Daisy expresses the need for awareness and fundraising efforts to support shark conservation. By…
Max, a 10-year-old boy, was inspired by Steve Backshall’s ‘Oceans’ tour to help save sharks. He planned a 24-hour beach litter pick throughout 2022 to clean up beaches and raise awareness about ocean pollution. Max aims to gather support and sponsorship as he tackles this important environmental issue. He hopes that by picking up litter,…