In Collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society, 8 Satellite tags have been attached on White Sharks (August 2002)

The field research at Dyer Island now has its dedicated research vessel (Sept 2001)

Great White Shark move between South Africa and Australia (July 2001)

Welcome to the South African Collaborative White Shark Research Programme!

This programme is investigating different aspects of biology of the Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in South Africa, and is the true achievement of the collaboration between researchers working together. powerpoint backgrounds

The Great White Shark! Despite its aura of invincibility, the white shark is in fact EXTREMELY VULNERABLE to HUMAN EXPLOITATION. As a top predator the life history of the white shark is characterized by late maturity, few offspring and suspected long intervals between successive litters. Consequently their ability to resist, and recover from exploitation is very low. Despite the wealth of films, videos and popular articles produced and written about the white shark, there is a noticeable lack of accurate scientific information available, thus greatly hampering the effectiveness of conservation efforts and management plans. Adultfriendfinder.com

To rectify this, bonafide scientists have launched an unprecedented collaborative research effort to establish vital data on the status and life history of the white shark in South Africa. Scientists from Marine and Coastal Management, University of Pretoria, University of Cape Town, South African Museum and Natal Sharks Board are working together on a diverse range of programs ranging from genetic and anatomical studies through to broad scale population and ecological studies. The ultimate goal of all these programs is to ensure the continued survival of this fantastic creature in South African coastal waters. Cigarrettes online

We invite you to share in our research.

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While diving, surfing, boating or any other aquatic activity, you may encounter or observe Sharks.

Please assist us in reporting shark sightings. Your contributions will lead to knowledge on where and when you are most likely to encounter certain species of sharks in South Africa.

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This web site is sponsored by two grants from the PADI Aware Foundation to Michael Scholl and Ryan Johnson respectively. We thank the PADI Aware Foundation for their support for Great White Shark research and conservation projects.
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