Are you fascinated by sharks? Ever wondered where they live, how far they travel, or what they do all day?
The Shark Trust and Real Immersive have joined forces as One Ocean 360 to create A Shark Story - an incredible 360-degree immersive experience.
Featuring real-life 360° footage of sharks across the world, join us to discover what makes sharks so remarkable, and why they are essential to our oceans. Primarily designed for immersive domes and planetariums, A Shark Story aims to deepen people’s understanding of sharks, uncovering and illustrating why they are vital to marine ecosystems and showing how climate change impacts both sharks and the oceans they call home.
Did you know more than 1,000 species of sharks and rays inhabit our oceans? That the smallest shark is only 15 cm long, while the largest, the whale shark, can reach 12 meters – almost the length of a bus! Or that Blue Sharks travel an astonishing 5,700 miles each year, journeying from Europe to the Caribbean and back?
A Shark Story will dive into these fascinating details and more: from how sharks help maintain ocean health by supporting seagrass and kelp ecosystems, to the importance of shark sanctuaries like those in the Bahamas. Through vivid 360° imagery and expert commentary, you’ll feel like you’re swimming alongside these magnificent creatures, seeing where they live, and gaining insights from top scientists.
Sharks are incredible animals with a critical role in the planet’s ecosystem, and they need your help...
Collaboration is Key
This project is being brought to life by two local Plymouth-based community organisations - Real Immersive and The SharkTrust. Combining the expertise of both of our teams, we are hoping to showcase the amazing world of sharks to life using innovative and state-of-the-art technologies.
Real Immersive
Real Immersive are part of the Real Ideas Group, a social enterprise based in Plymouth, UK. We believe immersive experiences have the power to create positive, lasting change. From co-created sensory content to awe-inspiring interactive experiences, our productions strive to use tech for good.
We are custodians of the incredible Grade I Listed Market Hall in Devonport, with a state-of-the-art 15m fulldome.
The Shark Trust
The Shark Trust are a Charity based in Plymouth, UK. Led by their vision for the future, where sharks thrive within a globally healthy marine ecosystem.
They achieve this through science, education, influence and action. Working globally to improve the conservation status of sharks, skates and rays and advocating for policy changes.
We need your support!
Join us in bringing A Shark Story to life and help protect our oceans and their incredible shark populations.
By joining us, you’ll support a project that aspires to inspire more people to protect threatened species and ensure our oceans continue to thrive.
Thank you 🦈
Rewards: Original Artworks
Carcharodon Carcharias by Jimmy Higgs
Giant Devil Ray by Ffion Gwyn
Deep Connections by Janavi Kramer