EARTHWATCH has launched a national plea to find and borrow a shark suit.

The unusual attire is needed to raise awareness and funds at the Great Scottish Walk for their British basking shark conservation project.

The potential suit donor would contribute to the conservation of Britain's basking sharks. Funds from the walk will also go to Earthwatch's Eagles of Mull project. If anyone can help by lending the charity a shark or eagle suit they should call Earthwatch on 01865-318851.