Sharks
Another Case Of Orcas Feeding On Great White Sharks In Western Cape
08 Jul 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
When marine biologists analysed the body of the 3,6-metre female shark, they found the telltale signs of killer whale, or orca, predation.
Second Drone Video Shows Plett Surfers’ Close Encounter With Great White Shark
25 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Less than 24 hours after 14-year-old Zach Berman filmed a great white shark swimming between surfers and kayakers in Plett, he’s done it again.
Crazy Drone Footage Shows Great White Swimming Between Surfers In Plett [Video]
24 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The NSRI has issued an “urgent safety warning” after a number of close encounters with great white sharks around the Plett area, one of which was captured on video.
Drone Footage Shows Great White Sharks Snacking On Dolphin [Video]
18 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The footage was shot on Sunday, and shows at least four different great whites tucking in.
Spearfishing Teen Films Shark Close Encounter [Video]
17 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Teens spearfishing off the coast of New South Wales captured a video of a close encounter with a shark.
They’re Killing Sharks In Front Of Tourists In Gansbaai
24 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Shark cage diving operators and Gansbaai fishermen aren’t on the same page when it comes to where and when sharks should be caught.
Drone Footage From Florida Shows That Surfer Wasn’t Alone In The Water [Video]
20 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Jeremy Johnston flew his drone over the waves at Smyrna beach after his surf, only to discover that he’s been in the company of at least a dozen sharks.
Telegraph’s Great Profile On Cape Town’s Shark Spotters
20 Feb 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
After a long absence from Cape waters, great white sharks have once again been sighted. That makes the work done by Shark Spotters all the more important.
They’ve Discovered A New Shark – This One Can Walk [Video]
27 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new study says that these incredible little sharks evolved to walk on land, and they did it in record time – by evolutionary standards, at least.
Wednesday Morning Spice
08 Jan 2020 by Kiernan / No Comments
Great White in False Bay. Iran retaliates. Don Jr.’s Hillary gun. Eskom’s 13th cheques. Diana’s niece to marry SA-born billionaire. Schalk Brits’ road to the top. Madonna’s daughter.
Excellent Look At Cape Town’s Vanishing Great White Shark Population [Video]
30 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The disappearance of Cape Town’s great white sharks has attracted plenty of international media attention, and now CNN is wading in.
Cape Town’s Great White Sharks AND Whales Are Leaving
18 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The disappearance of Cape Town’s great white shark population has been well documented, and now a new aerial survey shows some worrying whale numbers.
Cape Shark Cage Diving Operators Are Really Suffering
01 Oct 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Many Capetonians are saddened by the sudden disappearance of great white sharks from the area, but none more so than those whose livelihood depends on their presence.
Drone With Speaker Warns Surfer Of Stalking Shark [Aerial Footage]
19 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A surfer in New South Wales owes a debt of gratitude to drone operator Christopher Joye, who spotted a shark that may have been looking for its next meal.
The Great White Sharks Have Left False Bay – Here’s Why [Video]
12 Sep 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Shark Spotters research team have no confirmed sightings of a great white this year, and shark cage diving eco-tourism operators who frequent False Bay’s Seal Island have been just as unsuccessful.
Are You Aware That Great White Sharks Have Vanished From Cape Town?
29 Aug 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Shark Spotters programme has a good handle on how many great white sharks are in the area, and the last 18 months paint a worrying picture.
Surfers Reckon This Simple Trick Could Scare Off Sharks
23 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Surfers are making a simple modification to their boards, in the hopes that it could ward off sharks.
Incredible Drone Footage Shows Gansbaai Great White Shark Nailing Seal [Videos]
07 Aug 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
As part of the ever-popular ‘Shark Week’, Gansbaai tour operator Marine Dynamics and some skilled drone operators captured incredible footage of sharks on the prowl.
Those Shark-Killing Orcas Have Been At It Again [Images+Video]
28 May 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
You may have heard of Port and Starboard, the two killer whales responsible for killing a number of great white sharks around the Western Cape. They’ve been busy again.
Vic Bay Surfers Save Great White Shark Stranded On The Rocks [Video]
09 Apr 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The ill-informed might think that surfers would be happy to have fewer sharks in the water, but that’s missing the point.
Cameras Mounted On Gansbaai Great White Sharks Show New Seal-Hunting Tactics [Video]
08 Apr 2019 by Kiernan / No Comments
Researchers mounted cameras on eight different great white sharks. When they watched the footage, they were surprised to see new predation techniques.
Row Over Who Invented Stellenbosch Uni’s New ‘Game-Changing’ Shark Barrier
25 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The SharkSafe Barrier, patented by Stellenbosch University, promises to revolutionise beach safety against shark attacks. Now the tussle over who invented what begins.
The Incredible Shark Images That Claimed Top International Award For SA Photographer
18 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Allen Walker has won a top award for his shark photography at the World Shootout 2018 awards, which focuses on underwater photography.
Good News For Surfers: ‘Shark-Proof’ Wetsuits
01 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A group of researchers in Australia are developing a ‘shark-proof’ wetsuit, which might help some surfers feel a little more relaxed in the water.
Video Of Woman Diving With Six Metre Monster Shark Will Blow Your Mind [Video]
18 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Divers jumped at the opportunity to film themselves swimming alongside Deep Blue, a monster great white spotted off the coast of Hawaii.
UPDATED: Does Anyone Know How Recently This Plettenberg Bay Shark Video Was Filmed?
11 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s a new shark video doing the rounds on WhatsApp and social media, showing a beaut swimming just off the backline in Plett.
Absence Of Great White Sharks In False Bay Leads To Unexpected Results
03 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / 3 Comments
This last summer season, Shark Spotters recorded an all-time low number of great white shark sightings. This has opened the door for other species.
Some Shark Attack Stats To Consider Before Heading Into The Water
19 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
It might seem like there has been an increase in the number of shark attacks of late. What do the stats have to say about that?
Model Bitten By Shark While Posing For Perfect Instagram Shot [Images]
16 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
If you thought being an Instagram model was just about sunsets and underwear pictures accompanied by faux ‘deep quotes’, think again.
How Cape Town’s Shark Spotters Keep Swimmers Safe
13 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
For 365 days a year, eagle-eyed shark spotters closely monitor Cape Town’s beaches for any sign of sharks. Here’s how they do it.
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