Dive into Shark Conservation at Go Diving with the Shark Trust
Come and say hello to the Shark Trust team to talk all things sharks and rays and find out how you can play a real role in shark conservation.
What can you expect to find at our Go Diving stand?
We have something for every diver who loves sharks and rays. Stunning images, a dedicated area for our 360VR shark experience, fun for kids (and big kids) with our “Submerged” Lego sets, plus all the current information about the major threats to sharks, what we are doing about it, and a host of ways for divers to get involved.
Head to stand 324 and find out more about how you can make a real difference to sharks and rays around the world. Our team will be on hand to answer all of your questions.
- Join the Shark Trust
Join at the show and take away your membership pack, including your first issue of Shark Focus Magazine, plus a free gift.
Become a member and be a force for good! Your membership will directly support vital shark conservation initiatives. Helping us tackle the the greatest threat to sharks head-on.
- Try our new VR Shark Experience!
As close as you can get without getting wet!
See 15 species of shark and ray, filmed in 5 different locations showcasing a variety of habitats. This short film will immerse you in the incredible world of sharks and rays. And take you to some incredible diving destinations: The Bahamas, Socorro, California, UK and South Africa.
The filming for this was made possible our our friends at Diverse Travel and The Islands of The Bahamas – who you can also visit at the Go Diving Show.
- Win-Win – enter our raffle to win some great prizes and help shark conservation efforts at the same time
Prizes include an original Devil Ray artwork by Ffion Gwyn, Mares goodies, 2 * £100 vouchers from Diverse Travel, a signed copy of Steve Backshall‘s latest book, a limited edition Submerged Education Lego set, some Shark Trust goodies and more.
All the money raised from this raffle will go to our Indian Ocean Shark Appeal.
Our work in the Indian Ocean has already begun. Bringing science-based action in fisheries management for sharks in this ocean region. And our Oceanics Programme has already created real results in the Atlantic for species including Blues, Makos, White, Basking Sharks, Mantas and more!
- Shark Photographer of the Year
See the winners, runners-up and highly commended images from the Shark Photographer of the Year 2025 competition on display at our stand.
There were 343 images entered, 34 made it in the finals. The images show off the incredible diversity of sharks and rays from around the world. Taken in 34 different countries and representing 76 shark and ray species. The best of these, from categories: British Isles, Overseas, Oceanics Programme, Mediterranean Programme, Living with Sharks, Great Eggcase Hunt, and Young Shark Photographer of the Year, will be on display at the show.
- Get involved
Find out about our citizen science projects that we want divers & snorkelers to take part in. Simple things that divers can do on every dive that will help increase our knowledge about sharks and rays. We are especially keen to see divers recording shark and skate eggcases found underwater, as part of our Great Eggcase Hunt. And we will be asking divers to take part in the Great Shark Snapshot in July. And recording their shark and ray sightings to our Shark Log database at any time of year.
- Shark Talk
In addition to all this, on Sunday 1st March at 10.30am
Hear Paul Cox, CEO of the Shark Trust, speak on the Photography & Inspiration Stage
“Sharks are diverse, fascinating and a highlight of any dive. Although one of the most threatened groups of animals, there’s been much progress in shark conservation recently. This talk will dig into the threats faced by sharks and what we can all do to improve the situation.”
Come and visit our stand to discover so much more about sharks and rays, and the work the Shark Trust is doing to protect them.
Or find out more by visiting www.sharktrust.org
