Today, in its headquarters near Marseille, Shark employs some 600 people who, in a year, produce more than 350,000 helmets. These helmets that are sold in more than 5000 outlets around the world. Since opening its doors in 1990, Shark has been responsible for numerous firsts and technical innovations. In 1991, Shark was the first company to produce a helmet completely from carbon fibre; it was called the Shark XRC Carbon.

Shark was also the first company to create a flip front helmet with dual homologation, meaning that it could legally be worn in either position. The latest iteration of this helmet is new for 2021 and is called the Shark Evo GT. There is a slightly cheaper version of the helmet which comes with a fog resistant visor rather than with a pinlock. It is called the Shark Evo ES. More recently Shark has added a very good all round full face which we think offers a great value but very safe helmet for starters. That is the Shark Spartan RS.  FInally, from Shark we offer the the Spartan GT which is their full-face sports touring helmet which competes with the Shoei GT Air 2 albeit at a slightly lower price point.