Citizen Science
Ways to take part
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Introduction to Citizen Science
What citizen science is, why your records matter and how to pick a project.
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Great Eggcase Hunt
Want to help shark and ray conservation? Take part in the Shark Trust Great Eggcase Hunt. Find and record eggcases that have washed up on the beach. Eggcase hunting is great fun for all ages!
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Shark Log - The Shark Sightings Database
Help us learn more about sharks, skates and rays around the world by recording your sighting(s) to our Shark Log - Shark Sightings Database.
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The Great Shark Snapshot
The Great Shark Snapshot is a community science project where divers get involved and help us look at global shark and ray distribution.
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Shark and Ray Entanglement Network
Plastic pollution affects a variety of marine species including turtles, cetaceans and seals. But little is known about the susceptibility of sharks and rays to this threat.
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Angling Project
Anglers are uniquely placed to record a wide range of important information on sharks, skates and rays. Record your catch online or download our app.
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Basking Shark Project
Help us learn more about these gentle giants by keeping a look-out for them during May-October. If you spot one, record your sighting to our Shark Sightings Database.
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Sawfish: See A Saw
Over the past century populations of all 5 species of sawfish have drastically declined. Find out more about these enigmatic species and our work to support their conservation.
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Shark Trust App
Our mobile app is available to download from IOS and Android app stores today!
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Citizen Science Events
Training days, guided hunts and recording events near you.
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Science & Data
The reports, directories and, soon, the interactive explorers built from what our recording projects collect.
You don’t have to be a scientist to be a citizen scientist!
We believe in the power of collective action. Citizen science is a great way to get more people involved in shark conservation and research. And solve the problem of data gaps at the same time.
Research is the first step to conservation. We need to know as much as we can about how a species lives and the threats they face. This enables us to make well informed decisions to help better protect them.
Over the years we've built up some major citizen science projects, including our flagship project the Great Eggcase Hunt.
The power of citizen science is that it allows us to collect vast amounts of data. It also helps us pinpoint where further scientific study is needed.
Become a citizen scientist today by taking part in one of our projects below:
