Our Mission Statement

To contribute to the worldwide conservation of the Great White Shark, Carcharodon carcharias. To increase public awareness, dispel the myths about the great white shark and provide some hope for the species survival.

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The White Shark Conservation Trust has been established to promote awareness of the need to conserve and protect the white shark, Carcharodon carcharias and to educate the public about the animal. This action was triggered by a personal desire of one of the Trustees who decided he could no longer remain an armchair environmentalist. The realisation of the absolute fragility of these creatures was brought home to Bruce Goorney on a life changing expedition to see the sharks first hand at the Neptune Islands in the Spencer Gulf, South Australia in January 2008.

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www.facebook.com/share/KR6qp4HdtHQchY6f/?mibextid=WC7FNeA very sad demise far too early in its life. As can be seen in this article, at 15 feet in length, and estimated at 30 years old, she was not sexually mature- still a juvenile. This really highlights just how vulnerable the white shark is. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's the second to have washed up in less than a month. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to family and friends of Todd, and our thoughts are also with those who were witness to this incident. fb.watch/o4kfriLUHu/?mibextid=v7YzmG ... See MoreSee Less
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Sharks in NZ Maori Culture

Many Kiwis are unaware of the cultural significance of the white shark to the Maori people.

Why Save Sharks

So why the need to protect them, or any other shark? The need to be eco friendly, the desire to protect our planet this is something that is being increasingly embraced across the globe.

How You Can Help

Sometimes it seems like theres a rising tide of apathy and we as individuals are powerless to stop it. This is not true there are so many things we can do, little things can send a powerful message.

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