South Africa's shark spotters back in action as great whites return - BBC
Dec 29, 2023 · Great white sharks have been seen off the beaches here this month for the first time in more than four years. The predators were once frequent visitors, responsible for fatal attacks on...
South Africa’s great white sharks are changing locations – they …
Sep 7, 2023 · In Cape Town, skilled “ shark spotters ” documented a peak of over 300 great white shark sightings across eight beaches in 2011, but have recorded no sightings since 2019. These declines have...
List of fatal shark attacks in South Africa - Wikipedia
This is a list of recorded fatal shark attacks in South African territorial waters, in reverse chronological order, including cases that were immediately, eventually or presumably fatal. Just before 8 a.m. Bisogno entered the water for an early morning swim with her husband and five-year old daughter.
SHARK SIGHTINGS - Shark Spotters
Check the latest shark sightings and spotting conditions at your local beach. Since the program began in 2004, we have recorded over 2,020 shark sightings on Shark Spotters beaches. Sightings are entered in real time on Twitter and Facebook.
South Africa's great white sharks are changing locations—they …
Sep 10, 2023 · In Cape Town, skilled "shark spotters" documented a peak of over 300 great white shark sightings across eight beaches in 2011, but have recorded no sightings since 2019. These declines have...
South Africa’s great white sharks are changing locations
Sep 18, 2023 · Increased signage, temporary beach closures, or improved education about shark behaviour might be needed. In Cape Town, for example, shark spotters have adjusted their efforts on specific beaches.
Great white sharks off South Africa’s coast are protected by law, …
May 2, 2024 · In less than eight years, white sharks in South Africa have all but disappeared from their historical hotspots in False Bay and Gansbaai, on the Western Cape coast. These areas were once...
Great whites are returning to False Bay - Daily Maverick
Dec 6, 2023 · Great white sharks, mysteriously absent from False Bay for years, have in the past few weeks been seen there on six occasions. It may be cause for cautious celebration and a warning to bathers.
The 13 Most Beautiful Beaches in South Africa for Non-Beach …
Oct 10, 2023 · You can swim at some of the beaches in South Africa, others might be either too wild (waves, sharks), or too cold to go in the water. In general, the further east you go, the warmer the water is. In Cape Town, you’re dealing with the …
South Africa Told to Boost Beach Safety As Great White Sharks …
Sep 14, 2023 · An eastward shift by one of the world’s biggest populations of great white sharks is increasing the need for safety measures on South African beaches where bathers aren’t used to the presence...