-
Sharks
-
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.
-
Déjà Vu As Shark Delays J-Bay Open Surf Comp [Videos]
05 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
In a case of ‘we’ve been here before, haven’t we’, another shark was spotted by event officials swimming near unsuspecting surfers at the iconic surf spot.
-
The Exact Moment A Shark Pulled A Woman Into The Water, Following ‘Feeding’ [Video]
03 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
A mellow boat trip escalated pretty rapidly after a shark dragged an Ozzie woman into the water by nibbling on her finger.
-
Victoria Beckham, Shaq, And James Corden Spoof ‘Sharknado’ [Video]
20 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Shaquille O’Neal is a very large man, but what would happen if he was swept up in a tornado above Los Angeles? Let’s find out.
-
This Is What A 512-Year-Old Live Shark Looks Like
14 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although scientists always knew that Greenland sharks could live to a ripe old age, new technology has helped them discover just how old.
-
Details Of Deadly Costa Rican Shark Attack Emerge
05 Dec 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cocos Island National Park, off the coast of Costa Rica, is one of the world’s premier diving destinations. Now it’s in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
-
Dangerous Tiger Shark Filmed Cruising Past Bathers [Video]
30 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Most of us aren’t all that keen to share our swim with a tiger shark, which is why this drone footage is being shared far and wide. Do these swimmers even know?
-
Here’s The Latest City Of Cape Town Shark Warning
14 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s that time of the year when we talk sharks in the Mother City, and we can thank the Yellowtail for this latest warning.
-
Shocking Shark-Dragging Case Shakes Florida’s Boating Community [Video]
07 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / 1 Comment
After a series of shocking videos surfaced, each featuring familiar culprits torturing sharks, a host of Florida locals have taken to naming and shaming. Take a look at what they did.
-
The Results Are In – Michael Phelps Versus Great White [Videos]
24 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Great white sharks are one of the ocean’s most respected predators (unless you’re an orca), but how would they handle going up against Phelps? Now we know.
-
Great White Shark Appears At J-Bay Open With Mick Fanning In The Water [Video]
20 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday’s J-Bay Open was once again interrupted by a shark appearance, and there must have been a few uneasy moments for familiar foe Mick Fanning.
-
J-Bay Open Postponed As Shark Breaches With Surfers In Water [Videos]
19 Jul 2017 by Kiernan / No Comments
South Africa’s premier surf competition was called off for the day after a shark was spotted breaching beyond the break. Also, Jordy Smith is an absolute machine.
-
-
-
2oceansvibe Partners
-
-
