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Shark Month 2025 – The Shark Trust at Royal William Yard
July 1 @ 10:00 am – July 31 @ 5:00 pm
Shark Week is a renowned cultural phenomenon – but we are going bigger and better this summer with our second Shark Month at Royal William Yard this July.
Visitors will be invited to celebrate and support the vital work of the Shark Trust while enjoying a month-long extravaganza of shark and ray art, entertainment and advocacy.
What’s on?
1 – 31 July – Shark and Ray Photography Competition Exhibition at Ocean Studios
Finalists of our photography competition will be on display for the whole month in the café area of Ocean Studios. You can even vote for your favourite and the winner of the public vote will be announced at the end of the month.
Thursday, 3 July – Pub Quiz at Steel Brew
Test both your shark and general knowledge at our Quiz Night at Steel Brew, where teams can compete in a battle of wits for a chance to win fantastic prizes.
Try the hand crafted “Easy Tiger” brew from our friends at Steel Brew whilst raising money for shark and ray conservation.
Sunday, 6 July – Shark Trust at the Market on the Green
Joining forces with Royal William Yard Good Food & Craft Market, the Shark Trust Activity Day promises a day filled with educational fun and exciting activities. Come and try out our VR Shark Experience!
Thursday, 17 July – Living with Sharks in The Bahamas
Join us for an evening celebrating the sharks and rays of The Bahamas. Learn about our new project: Living with Sharks. And our experiences diving and filming in The Bahamas for our upcoming 360 film: A Shark Story.
Thursday, 24 July – Great Whites at Le Vignoble
Le Vignoble have teamed up with us to bring you an evening of great whites! We’ll explore 6 great white wines, each produced in regions close to where Great White sharks are found.
Saturday, 26 July 12:15 – Finding Nemo at the Everyman Cinema
We will be there to present the film and be on hand to answer questions both before and after the showing.
Sunday, 27 July 14:00 – 16:00 – Great Eggcase Hunt at Devil’s Point with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
Sunday, 27 July 19:00 – The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou at the Everyman Cinema
We will be there to present the film and be on hand to answer questions both before and after the showing.
Shark Trust Pop Up Shop
Join the Shark Trust Team in Melville Corner from 10am – 3pm
Our Pop-up Shop will be open on:
- Tuesday 8th, 15th and 22nd July
- Thursday 10th, 17th and 24th July
- Saturday 12th, 19th and 26th July
You will be able to buy Shark Trust merchandise, try our VR Shark Experience, learn more about the wonderful world of sharks and rays, check out our latest films and chat to the team about our work.
