Did you know – there are more than 130 species of Shark & Ray in EU waters? But did you also know that nearly all shark species are threatened with extinction?
Every year, humans kill hundreds of millions of sharks, but you can help. Come and visit the SeaQuarium to learn more about the plight of Sharks worldwide during European Shark Week, 9th – 17th October 2010, in association with the Shark Trust. Throughout the week there will be fishy fun with special Shark presentations, Touch and Talk opportunities with our native Rays, competitions, Shark lucky dip and our special ‘Fin Trail’ Discovery Quiz with fun and fascinating Shark facts.
Special close encounter sessions with our native rays and talks throughout the day will highlight the plight of sharks worldwide, and our new additions to the aquarium, baby Bamboo Cat Sharks are sure to delight young and old.
This extraordinary group of fish are seriously threatened with extinction due to human activities and European sharks are at greater risk of extinction than most due to the trade in shark fins with South East Asia. Sadly, it is the shark’s most famous feature – the fin – which is at the heart of their demise. Chinese Shark Fin soup is a delicacy, top quality shark fins can fetch 500 Euros a kilo, making them the most expensive fishery product in the world the result of this is the death of over 100 million sharks every year.
But it’s not too late and you can help. Working alongside The Shark Trust, we will be offering you the opportunity to visit the SeaQuarium and learn more about Sharks and the risks they face, the work of the Shark Trust and what you can do to help. |
The Weston-Super-Mare SeaQuarium was opened in 1995, and was placed upon the first seaside pier to be built in Great Britain for over 85 years. Situated on the beach, the aquarium is surrounded by 3 miles of sand along the coast of Somerset, with panoramic views across the estuary of Wales. 
