What began as a single community swim has grown into a global movement for shark conservation. This year’s Swim for Sharks raised almost 100,000 THB for Shark Guardian and the Thai Whale Sharks project, supporting education, research, and conservation efforts. From inspiring talks to the iconic Koh Tao swim challenge, the weekend showed the incredible impact people can create together for sharks and our oceans.

Shark meat trade in Panama may be legal, but misleading consumers is not. Hidden behind generic labels and unlisted ingredients, shark products are entering markets unnoticed—driving declines in already threatened species. Greater transparency, stronger regulation, and informed consumer choices are essential to protect sharks and ocean ecosystems.

Global leaders at the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals CoP15 summit have agreed to landmark protections for some of the world’s most threatened sharks. With thresher and hammerhead species now granted the highest level of protection, this marks a critical step toward reversing global shark declines—if countries act swiftly to enforce these commitments.

Microplastics are entering the ocean food chain and increasing mercury levels in sharks and rays. Discover how this hidden pollution threatens marine life and human health.

A new generation of Indo-Pacific leopard sharks has arrived in a protected sea pen near Maiton Island as part of a groundbreaking effort to restore this rare species to Thailand’s reefs. Bred at Aquaria Phuket, these young sharks are being prepared for release into the Andaman Sea — offering real hope for rebuilding wild populations.

Join the Swim for Sharks event on Koh Tao and support global shark conservation with Shark Guardian. Learn about sharks, take part in the 3.4 km charity swim, and help fund whale shark research and education programs protecting our oceans.

Sharks are far more than ocean predators—they are essential guardians of marine ecosystems. From regulating prey populations and supporting biodiversity to protecting habitats and cycling nutrients, sharks help keep our oceans healthy and balanced. Discover the five key roles sharks play in maintaining thriving reefs and resilient marine environments.

Ten years after leopard (zebra) sharks were listed as Endangered, Thailand’s StAR Project has reintroduced the species to the wild. With support from Shark Guardian, WildAid, and partners, young sharks are now swimming free in the Andaman Sea. This milestone shows how science, education, and citizen action can bring sharks back from the brink.

Recent shark incidents in Australia are linked to natural factors like heavy rainfall, murky water, and shifting prey movements — conditions where sharks naturally thrive. As Brendon Sing from Shark Guardian explains, these aren’t “shark invasions” but normal ocean patterns reminding us that sharks belong here and play a vital role in healthy marine ecosystems.

A major DNA study of over 16,000 shark fin samples from Hong Kong has revealed that 6.5% came from globally protected species — far higher than official reports. Critically endangered oceanic whitetip fins were found at levels 70 times above declared figures, exposing widespread illegal trade and urgent gaps in global shark protection enforcement.

2025 was a turning point for shark conservation — from global CITES protections to citizen science driving real change. As we head into 2026, Shark Guardian continues to lead through education, research, and action, empowering people and communities to protect sharks, rays, and the oceans they call home.

Four young Indo-Pacific leopard sharks — Maiton, Hope, Spot, and Toty — were released into the Andaman Sea under Project STAR Thailand, a national effort to restore one of Thailand’s most endangered shark species. Supported by Shark Guardian and partners, this milestone marks real progress in leopard shark recovery and ocean conservation.