--- title: "Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation — check charity number 1137772 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137772. Animals charity based in Kingston Upon Thames. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bite-back-shark-marine-conservation retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:05:45.818Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation is a registered charity (number 1137772) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: animals; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £42,681 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation? Registered charity number 1137772 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Kingston Upon Thames Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £42,681 Website [www.bite-back.com](http://www.bite-back.com/) ## What does Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation do? Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation is the charity dedicated to making Britain's restaurants and retailers shark-free. It successfully campaigns to end the sale of shark fin soup and other shark-derived products along with marine life at threat from over-fishing. It also operates campaigns to end the personal importation of shark fins and encourage the accurate reporting of sharks in the media. ## What causes is Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation registered for? AnimalsEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bite-back-shark-marine-conservation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bite-back.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137772) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation's charity number? Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation's charity number is 1137772. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137772? Search 1137772 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation do? Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation is the charity dedicated to making Britain's restaurants and retailers shark-free. It successfully campaigns to end the sale of shark fin soup and other shark-derived products along with marine life at threat from over-fishing. It also operates campaigns to end the personal importation of shark fins and encourage the accurate reporting of sharks in the media. Does Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation? Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation's website is http://www.bite-back.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137772).