By DIVE Staff
The Shark Trust has announced an evening celebrating shark conservation at the Royal Geographical Society in London this November. The event, which marks the 25th anniversary of the UK charity, will coincide with the launch of a new campaign calling on members of the public to become more involved in shark conservation.
The event will include presentations by Welsh adventurer, explorer, wildlife biologist and BBC presenter Lizzie Daly, expert underwater photographer Dr Alex Mustard MBE, explorer, presenter and Shark Trust patron, Paul Rose, and shark expert and author, Dr David Shiffman.
The Shark Trust team will also take to the stage to celebrate the anniversary, discuss the future of shark conservation, and launch their new campaign. The evening will include a brand new, exclusive, shark art exhibition, featuring artists from a variety of backgrounds who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and using art as a tool for positive change. Attendees will get the chance to view some of the works and meet some of the artists.
‘Sharks are undeniably fascinating, and every species of shark has their own story to tell,’ said Ms Daly. ‘From Greenland sharks in icy waters to Portuguese Dogfish that live in complete darkness thousands of miles below the surface. Their diversity, range, biology and behaviour makes them an incredibly complex and fascinating group. Unfortunately, they are also one of the world’s most threatened groups.
‘Organisations like the Shark Trust play a vital role in educating the public and policy makers about the importance of sharks,’ added Ms Daly. ‘I want to do everything I can to help drive that critical work and so this is why I’m thrilled to be joining their mission.’
The event will be held at the Royal Geographical Society in London from 24 November. Doors open at 6pm, and tickets are available from www.sharktrust.org/Event/for-the-love-of-sharks-2022
