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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Giant wicker shark to raise conservation awareness
A giant wicker shark has marked the start of a month-long campaign to raise awareness of marine conservation in Devon. The 20ft (6m) handcrafted basking shark, created by Falmouth University lecturer Duncan Cameron, was installed at Royal William Yard, Plymouth, to mark Shark Month. The Shark Trust said it was running a programme of awareness, art and advocacy throughout July to promote the importance of shark conservation. Paul Cox, the charity's chief executive, said this year's campaign would celebrate "the incredible world of sharks". Mr Cox said: "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." The programme includes a 360-degree virtual reality shark experience, wine tastings inspired by Great White habitats, rock pooling adventures and film screenings. The shark was created from salvaged bamboo, willow and pallet wood. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Lewis Pugh tackles waters where Jaws was filmed Basket Shark to raise awareness of sea pollution 'Amazing sight' as basking shark spotted in marina 'Exciting' sighting of basking shark in Cornwall Shark Trust
BBC News
12-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Giant wicker shark in Plymouth to raise conservation awareness
A giant wicker shark has marked the start of a month-long campaign to raise awareness of marine conservation in 20ft (6m) handcrafted basking shark, created by Falmouth University lecturer Duncan Cameron, was installed at Royal William Yard, Plymouth, to mark Shark Shark Trust said it was running a programme of awareness, art and advocacy throughout July to promote the importance of shark Cox, the charity's chief executive, said this year's campaign would celebrate "the incredible world of sharks". Mr Cox said: "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."The programme includes a 360-degree virtual reality shark experience, wine tastings inspired by Great White habitats, rock pooling adventures and film shark was created from salvaged bamboo, willow and pallet wood.
