SINK YOUR TEETH INTO SHARK MONTH AT ROYAL WILLIAM YARD
Shark Week is a renowned cultural phenomenon – but Plymouth is going bigger and better this summer by welcoming Shark Month to Royal William Yard in July.
The month-long celebration is a partnership with the Shark Trust, a leading international conservation charity, based in Britain’s Ocean City.
Visitors will be invited to celebrate and support the vital work of the Shark Trust while enjoying a month-long extravaganza of art, entertainment and advocacy. With a captivating art exhibition, Great White wine tasting, a shark quiz, and a screening of the iconic films all taking place, Shark Month promises a plethora of events for everyone to enjoy.
“"Royal William Yard is the perfect place to celebrate the wonders of the sea. We can't wait for people to dive into a month of shark-themed activities - the lineup of events makes this an unmissable occasion for ocean lovers of all ages. Shark Month will be an opportunity to celebrate these incredible creatures, highlight the importance of conservation, and help safeguard the future for sharks."”
Shark Month Event Programme
1st—31st July
Shark Trust Photographic Competition Exhibition — Ocean Studios
Shark Trust Photographic Competition Exhibition
Dive into the mesmerising world of oceanic wonders showcased through an enthralling exhibit of this year's competition entries
Competition sponsors:
Astralis Print & Design, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Diverse Travel, Haven Diving Services, In Deep Dive Centre, Mares, Ocean Studios, Scapa Joe, Sea Change Wine, Teemill.
Opening times for Ocean Studios vary.
3rd July
Shark Quiz Night at Steel Brew
Test both your shark and general knowledge at the Shark 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.
Prizes for winning team, best shark-themed team name, best Shark-Dressed Fan.
All the money raised will go towards shark conservation work at the Shark Trust.
6th July
Shark Trust Activity Day, 10:00—15:00
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.
Visit the green to find out more about the Shark Trust and try out their new VR experience.
Shark Trust Pop-up
Join the Shark Trust Team in Melville Corner from 10:00 — 15:00 on the following dates to explore the work of the Shark Trust. Come and chat to the team, try out the 360 VR Shark Experience, watch some of their latest films, learn more about sharks and rays and find out how you can help.
The 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
17th 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.
Location: Shark Trust pop-up shop at, Melville Corner, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP
Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Time: 18:30 — 21:00
Tickets: £6 (includes glass of Bahamian Rum Punch)
24th July
'Great Whites' Wine Tasting at Le Vignoble
Le Vignoble have teamed up with The Shark Trust 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. Some will be fierce & powerful, others will be sleek & majestic, this may well be the closest encounter you will ever have to the ultimate underwater predator. Let's just hope we're not gonna need a bigger boat!
Tickets £22, 7pm - 9pm
(£2 from each ticket will be donated to The Shark Trust)
26th – 27th July
Shark Films at Everyman
Join the Shark Trust Team and Everyman Cinema for special screenings in celebration of Shark Month at Royal William Yard.
Saturday 26th from 12:15 - Finding Nemo: Everyman Cinema
Sunday 27th from 19:00 - The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou: Everyman Cinema
27th July - 14:00—16:00
Great Eggcase Hunt/Rockpooling at Firestone Bay
Join the Shark Trust and Plymouth Sound National Marine Park for the great Eggcase hunt at Devils Point.
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park will be celebrating by hosting a rockpool ramble at Firestone Bay; not only will we be on a shark, ray & skate eggcase hunt, but we will also be exploring the abundance of wildlife that call Plymouth Sound home. From shore crabs and sea stars, to nudibranchs (sea slugs) and anemones!
Come and join the rangers in safely discovering what lives in your part of the Sound and even take part in a bit of citizen science as we go on a hunt to record specific species!
You will need appropriate clothing and footwear (we recommend walking boots or wellies) for all weather and a phone to take photos of what you find! If you have a smart phone, we recommend downloading iNaturalist app so we can record the different species we find on a national database. iNaturalist
To learn more about the work the Shark Trust does to safeguard the future of sharks through positive change, head to www.sharktrust.org
To make a donation, please click HERE
