SHARK NEWS
Shark News is brought to you by White Shark Projects expert team of shark and environmental specialists. Please also check out our Shark Facts page. There is lots of information about all of our sharks and fascinating marine life.
Sleepy Small Head
White Shark Projects is a renowned global research organisation which was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to Great white shark conservation. During this time we have had the pleasure of meeting many of these ocean predators. Some of which we have come to recognise as they have visited the Gansbaai area on multiple occasions over the years. One of the [...]
Sun, Sea and Sharks
Living in Gansbaai (The Great White Capital of the World) we see more of these animals than pretty much anyone else on the planet. Great white shark sightings are common and every year thousands of tourists flock to the area to cage dive with these legendary apex predators. Gansbaai is very special in this respect, as very few places in [...]
21 Days of the Ocean 2018
Photograph looking over the picturesque bay of Kleinbaai. Last month White Shark Projects hosted their annual blue initiative campaign called 21 Days of the Ocean for the fifth year running. The objective of the campaign is to raise ocean awareness for communities in the Overstrand area. White Shark Projects were showing how some of our daily activities, [...]
Plastic Bag Pollution
White Shark Projects are currently hosting their annual 21 Days of the Ocean campaign. The idea of the campaign is to show people the small changes they can make to their lives that can help make our oceans healthier. One of the main topics during the campaign is plastic shopping bags as they are one of the biggest causes of plastic pollution [...]
Red Tide
Written by Georgie Pendell Gansbaai holds a very special place in my heart as it has one of the most unique marine ecosystems in the world. Gansbaai is rich in biodiversity and we are lucky enough to have a variety of animals including the infamous Great White Shark within a short boat ride away. It is important that these [...]
Big Eyes Wide Shut – Shark Finning – Sep – 2018
At the commission's December meeting in Bali Indonesia, the European Union, with the support of many Pacific nations and the United States, proposed a rule that would have required all fins to remain attached to the bodies until a vessel docked. But that proposal was knocked back by several countries including Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand, which is disappointing, [...]
Once In a Lifetime Experience
Is it my imagination or is this year just accelerating at a manic pace? It feels as if I’ve only just recovered from the Reindeers and singing Santas, only to have my New Year’s resolutions accosted by defiant chocolate bunnies around every corner! But the chocolate bunnies are also an indication that winter is on its way and that means Shark Season! Blessed as we [...]