The Shark Trust returns to Royal William Yard this July with Shark Month – a spectacular month of awareness, art and advocacy events celebrating these magnificent creatures whilst highlighting the vital importance of shark conservation. Following last year's hugely successful debut, this summer’s programme promises to be even bigger and better.

In partnership with the Shark Trust, the leading international conservation charity based in Plymouth – known as Britain's Ocean City – Shark Month 2025 offers a packed programme of events combining art, entertainment and conservation advocacy in an unmissable extravaganza for ocean lovers of all ages.

Dive into events for everyone

Paul Cox, CEO of the Shark Trust, said: “We were absolutely thrilled with the response to last year's inaugural Shark Month at Royal William Yard – it exceeded all our expectations and really demonstrated people's appetite for engaging with sharks, rays and ocean conservation. We're excited to build on that success with an even more diverse programme of events. We've created lots of fun and fascinating ways for all the family to engage with the vital issues of conservation whilst diving into and celebrating the incredible world of sharks.”

Following last year's resounding success, Shark Month 2025 promises to make an even bigger splash, combining education, entertainment and conservation in Plymouth's stunning waterfront setting.

A jaw-some July

The following programme of events are not to be missed this summer:

1st–31st July: Shark Trust Photographic Competition Exhibition

Ocean Studios showcases this year's mesmerising competition entries in an enthralling exhibit of oceanic wonders. The exhibition features stunning underwater photography celebrating the beauty and importance of sharks and marine life.

3rd July: Shark Quiz Night at Steel Brew

Test your shark knowledge and general trivia at Steel Brew's battle of wits. Teams can compete for fantastic prizes whilst sampling the hand-crafted "Easy Tiger" brew and raising money for shark and ray conservation. Prizes await the winning team, best shark-themed team name, and best Shark-Dressed Fan.

6th July: Shark Trust Activity Day

Joining forces with Royal William Yard Good Food & Craft Market, this family-friendly day promises educational fun and exciting activities. Visit the green to discover more about the Shark Trust's vital work and experience their new VR shark encounter.

Shark Trust Pop-up Shop

The Shark Trust team will be at Melville Corner (10:00-15:00) on selected dates throughout July. Chat to the experts, try the 360 VR Shark Experience, watch their latest films, and learn how you can help protect sharks and rays.

• Tuesdays: 8th, 15th, 22nd July
• Thursdays: 10th, 17th, 24th July
• Saturdays: 12th, 19th, 26th July

17th July: Living with Sharks in The Bahamas

An evening celebration of Bahamian sharks and rays, featuring the new "Living with Sharks" project and behind-the-scenes experiences from filming the upcoming 360 film "A Shark Story." Tickets £6 include a glass of Bahamian Rum Punch. (18:30-21:00 at Melville Corner)

24th July: 'Great Whites' Wine Tasting at Le Vignoble

An evening exploring six exceptional white wines from regions where Great White sharks are found. Some fierce and powerful, others sleek and majestic – this unique tasting offers the closest encounter you'll have with the ultimate underwater predator (without needing a bigger boat!). Tickets £22 (7pm-9pm), with £2 from each ticket donated to The Shark Trust.

26th–27th July: Shark Films at Everyman

Enjoy special screenings in the comfort of Royal William Yard’s luxurious Everyman Cinema during Shark Month:

• Saturday 26th, 12:15: Finding Nemo
• Sunday 27th, 19:00: The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou

27th July: Great Eggcase Hunt/Rockpooling at Firestone Bay (14:00-16:00)

Join the Shark Trust and Plymouth Sound National Marine Park for the Great Eggcase Hunt at Devil's Point. This rockpool ramble combines shark, ray and skate eggcase hunting with exploration of Plymouth Sound's abundant marine life – from shore crabs and sea stars to nudibranchs and anemones. Participants can contribute to citizen science by recording species discoveries.

For more details about Shark Month, visit www.royalwilliamyard.com/shark-month where all events are listed with booking details. To learn more about the Shark Trust's conservation work, visit www.sharktrust.org