Sharklab-Malta
Sharklab-Malta protects sharks, rays, skates and other elasmobranchs through research, conservation, education, monitoring and public awareness activities.
What they do
Sharklab-Malta focuses on the research, conservation, and protection of sharks, rays, skates, and other elasmobranchs in the Mediterranean. Its work includes scientific research, shark recovery and release, species monitoring and tagging, community engagement, and environmental education.
Through public awareness campaigns and school outreach programmes, the organisation promotes greater understanding of marine biodiversity and encourages the conservation of vulnerable marine species.
Get involved
Support marine conservation and help protect Malta’s sharks, rays, and marine ecosystems.
Join Sharklab-Malta and receive conservation updates, educational resources, and help support ongoing marine research.
Support research, conservation initiatives, and community activities to protect Malta’s marine wildlife.
​Adopt a shark and support initiatives which give rescued shark eggs the chance to hatch and return to the wild.
Take part in marine conservation activities including snorkelling, beach cleans, shark egg hunts, and awareness events.
Gain practical experience in marine conservation while contributing to research and conservation projects
Support conservation work by purchasing items that help raise funds for shark, ray, and skate research and protection initiatives.
Education
Dive into the hidden world beneath the waves and discover the incredible lives of sharks, rays, and other elasmobranchs. Explore their biology, uncover fascinating facts, and see these remarkable creatures from a whole new perspective with Sharklab.
Explore Sharklab’s Kids Zone - a fun and creative space where young ocean explorers can discover sharks, rays, and marine life through games, activities, and fascinating facts.
Discover the incredible biology of sharks and rays, explore Maltese elasmobranch species, uncover fascinating facts, and learn how these remarkable animals are connected through their evolutionary family tree.
​Explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of elasmobranchs and discover how sharks, rays, and their relatives have adapted over millions of years through their unique biology and family history.
Join Sharklab-Malta’s Open Sessions to explore fascinating marine topics, hear expert talks, discover research insights, and learn more about sharks, rays, and ocean conservation through engaging discussions and recordings.
