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White Shark Projects co-ordinates service delivery, conservation, education and research around one of the ocean's greatest predatory forces.
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Shark diving with White Shark Projects can provide you with a unique opportunity to witness the wonder of the Great White Shark in a safe and professional environment. White Shark Projects is a renowned global research organisation which, founded in 1989, is totally dedicated to the conservation of these magnificent ocean predators. We’ll take you on an adrenalin-surging adventure experience in th

e heart of the world's Great White Shark mecca that will leave you in awe of these gliding torpedoes of power. You will also come away knowing more a lot more about sharks and what we do aid their conservation.

17/11/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 👀🎄 We are getting ready to welcome everyone to our beautiful little town of Gansbaai. Are you ready to meet some sharks this festive season? 🦈🎁

Bookings: +27 76 245 5880, or email [email protected] 😎

Graphic by Swim With Sharks Clothing Brand

16/11/2024

A massive congratulations to our former volunteers, Ben and Amy, who tied the knot in Sinda Island after getting engaged during their volunteer program with us! 🥳😍

We wish you all the best and endless happiness in your marriage! 💍

15/11/2024

Glenda Kitley joined the team at White Shark Projects at the beginning of October. 🥳 Patricia Menge has taken over her role at Gansbaai Tourism. Patricia is a lovely bubbly lady and we cannot think of a better person to fill this position. Patricia has lived in Kleinbaai for 8 years and is a keen hiker, biker and nature enthusiast. She is passionate about the area, the people and the community and so we are sure she will make a great success of this role. 😎💙
On behalf of White Shark Projects, Glenda gave her a special plant for her office as a welcoming gift. She was super excited and said she’s going to call it Sharky. 🦈

We look forward to seeing you in action, Patricia! 🥳🦈

07/11/2024

For the last couple of years, our team has been tagging small endemic shark species as part of the Oceanographic Research Institute’s cooperative fish tagging project. 😎 All the data that we collect goes to ORI and helps to conserve South Africa’s sharks. This also provides our volunteers with an opportunity to learn species identification, animal handling, and data collection skills. 🥳🌍

05/11/2024

Tom Wilson once said: "A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose".😁🦈

02/11/2024

Some awesome snaps taken by one of our volunteers yesterday! 😎
It was a great day to be out on the water with our favourite marine creatures 🦈💕

To make a booking, call/whatsapp +27 76 245 5880, or email [email protected] 🥳

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween to all you shark lovers out there! 🎃👻

Cartoon by 😎

29/10/2024

Our beloved African Penguin has now been officially listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. This status highlights the urgency of protecting these iconic birds along South Africa’s coasts. 🐧

What’s Driving the Decline?
🐟 Overfishing: African penguins rely on sardines and anchovies, but commercial fishing has depleted their main food sources, leaving them malnourished.
🌊 Climate Change: Changing ocean temperatures affect fish distribution, pushing food sources farther from penguin colonies.
🌍 Habitat Loss & Pollution: Coastal development and pollution threaten nesting sites, while oil spills pose a constant danger.

How YOU Can Help?
🌱 Choose Sustainable Seafood – Opt for eco-certified seafood to reduce overfishing and protect the penguins' food supply.
👕 Support Local Conservation Efforts – Many organizations work tirelessly to protect penguin habitats. Donations or merchandise purchases can make a real difference.
📣 Raise Awareness – Share posts, educate friends, and help spread the word about African Penguins’ plight.

By acting together, we can give these charismatic creatures a fighting chance.

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25/10/2024

Reminiscing about the dreamy conditions that we had earlier this week... Loads of sharks, crystal clear water, and flat seas 😍

How many sharks can you spot in this photo?🦈🌊

Bookings: Whatsapp/call +27 76 245 5880 or email [email protected] 😎

24/10/2024

Breaking Discovery! 🚨 Meet Sphyrna alleni - the Shovelbill Shark, a newly identified hammerhead shark species! 🦈 This stunning discovery from the Caribbean and Southwest Atlantic has a distinctive shovel-shaped head. It is named after the late Microsoft co-founder, Paul G. Allen, for his great support of marine conservation through philanthropic efforts. 🌍

Though freshly recognized, Sphyrna alleni is already facing threats and is likely more endangered than its close relative, the bonnethead shark. Despite not having an official IUCN classification yet, overfishing and habitat loss are rapidly endangering this species. 💔

In the image, a young shovelbill shark is tagged and released so that scientists can get a better understanding of this species and its movements 😎

This exciting find underscores the urgent need for heightened marine conservation efforts to protect these creatures before it's too late. Let’s work together to safeguard our oceans and their incredible inhabitants! 🌊

22/10/2024

Welcome to Gansbaai! This is a particularly special spot by the name of Die Plaat. The name is directly translated from Afrikaans as "the sheet", and relates to the long coastal plain that drops considerably just offshore. 🌊

We are so lucky to be able to call this beautiful place our home! 😍🌊

Photo by our volunteer, Andy Pittway 🤩

Have you ever had a shark take a selfie with you? 😎🦈For bookings: Whatsapp or call +27 76 245 5880 or email bookings@whi...

21/10/2024

Have you ever had a shark take a selfie with you? 😎🦈

For bookings: Whatsapp or call +27 76 245 5880 or email [email protected] 📞

19/10/2024

Is this not just the most smiley little shark you have ever seen? 😍

Sevengill cow sharks belong to the order Hexanchiformes. They are related to sharks that lived in the Jurassic Period about 300 million years ago! 😱

Sevengill sharks are ovoviviparous, which means that they nourish their young through yolk sacs inside the uterus, and then give birth to live young. They can have between 80 and 90 pups at one time, each measuring 40-50cm! Females are pregnant for around 1 year, and then take a year off from reproducing 😴

18/10/2024

Experience the thrill of coming face to face with these magnificent ocean predators when you dive with White Shark Projects! 🥳🦈

For bookings, contact us on +27 76 245 5880 or email [email protected] 🌊🦈

17/10/2024

Happy World Sawfish Day! 🥳🌊

But what is a sawfish and how is it different from a sawshark? 🦈

A sawfish is a shark-like ray. We challenge you to find 2 differences between these species that can be seen in the images. Bonus points for any other differences you may know! 😎 Let's educate each other in the comments section! 🤓

There are five species of sawfish that are all categorized as Critically Endangered on the IUCN red list. Their populations have declined by over 90% due to overexploitation and habitat loss. The IUCN SSC considers sawfishes as one of the most threatened family of marine fishes in the world! 💔

14/10/2024

Another beautiful dark shyshark measured, tagged, and released! It was a great morning out in the water, and a great way to end off for our volunteer, Sophie. 🦈🥳

Here's to a wonderful summer with many more days spent in the breathtaking kelp forests! 🌊

13/10/2024

Ahead of Penguin Awareness Day on the 12th of October, the confirmed number of breeding pairs of the African Penguin population dropped below 10 000 for the first time ever. This means that they at greater risk of extinction than ever before, with experts estimating that this species will be Functionally Extinct by 2035. This means that it would not be possible for them to repopulate to the point where they can play their role in the ecosystem. 💔🐧

Would you like your children, or your grandchildren to experience the joy of seeing the quirkiness of the African Penguin? Then it is time to make some changes:
1️⃣ Advocate for more Marine Protected Areas and No-Take Zones
2️⃣ Join the fight against illegal fishing and overfishing practices
3️⃣ Cut down on your seafood intake
4️⃣ ONLY make sustainable seafood choices
5️⃣ Educate yourself and others by watching documentaries such as Penguin Town on Netflix. ‼️🌍

Don't let Africa lose its only penguin! 🐧

Graph by Birdlife South Africa and data from Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

11/10/2024

As we look back on World Mental Health Day yesterday, it is important to take note of the role that the ocean plays in bringing peace and tranquility to our lives. According to experts, one feels immediately more at ease when close to or in a body of water! 🌊🌱

Being on board Shark Team, and looking out at the ocean and the mountains, is one of our favourite ways to relax and gain perspective. You should try it! 😎🌊

Address

16 Geelbek Street
Gansbaai
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Telephone

+27762455880

Website

http://www.whitesharkprojects.co.za/

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Some 'Bronze Whaler' underwater footage , captured by our volunteer @sophiebeste91 🎬🦈🎞 #bronzewhaler #coppersharks #cagediving #shark #ecotrips #fairtradetourism #sharkeducation #sharkconservation #healthyseasneedsharks #turningfearintofascination #volunteeringprogram #supportlocal #oceandefenders #kleinbaaiharbour #gansbaai #southafrica

Repost from @vegnews and @davidattenborough 😎 it’s time that we start looking after our planet. There are easy things that you can implement in your every day life - like choosing to eat a little more veggies and a little less meat. 🥦🌽🥬🥑 The fires burning in the Amazon Rainforest right now are the most obvious impact of animal agriculture on our planet right now. 🔥 Will you eat more plants to save our planet? 🌍 #whitesharkprojects #21daysforouroceans #makewaves #eatvegetables #saveourplanet #conservation #oceanconservation #bethechange

21 Days For The Ocean 🌊😎

Happy 21 Days For The Ocean, everyone! We hope that over the next 21 days we can inspire you to make positive change and help us to protect our oceans and our planet! 🌊😎 Please tag us in your 21 Days For The Ocean plans and stories! We look forward to hearing from you! 🥳🌊 #whitesharkprojects #21daysfortheocean #makewaves #wavesofchange #bethechange #oceanconservation

Things that just make sense on board Shark Team! 😎 #whitesharkprojects #sharkcagediving #southafrica #gansbaai #travel #adventure

Sharks are ocean superheroes! 😎🦈 From maintaining balance to preserving biodiversity, these apex predators play a crucial role in the health of our seas! 🌊🌍 #whitesharkprojects #saveoursharks #sharkconservation #sharks #sharkfacts

There is no better way to spend your festive season than on board Shark Team and in our cage, watching these beautiful sharks! 🤩🦈 Bookings: WhatsApp +27 (76) 245-5880, Email [email protected]#sharkcagediving #whitesharkprojects #adventure #bucketlist #bucketlistadventures #travel #southafrica

Recently, the Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment of South Africa authorised for 3D seismic surveys to take place by Total Energies along the Southeast coast of South Africa. 🌍 These surveys are incredibly destructive to the fragile marine ecosystems and could result in a serious loss of marine life and subsequent suffering of ecotourism in the country. 💥🌊 Join the movement against these seismic surveys by spreading awareness about reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, signing petitions and sending appeals to the Minister! The last day to send your appeal is December 13th 2023. ‼️ Find all the necessary resources at oceansnotoil.org/events 🔗 Video credit: @nikkijackmanjoy #totalecocide #oceansnotoil #notooilandgas #fossilfuels #whostoleouroceans #seismicsurvey

Over 100 Children (and 4 dogs) brought their glass and plastic to us today, and chose something from the "Swop Shop" for doing so. We had some great new donations of clothes and toys, so if you'd like to donate anything to us please get in touch. It's vital that we keep our oceans clean and support the community. whitesharkprojects.co.za #swopshop #recycleforrewards #masakhane #localsupportlocal #keepouroceansclean #whitesharkprojects #sharkconservation #investedinouroceans #southafrica

Memories of last week shared by our intern @maddy_coulter00 🎬 #sweetmemories #sevengillcowshark #bronzewhaler #cagediving #Whitesharkprojects #allaboutsharks #volunteeringopportunities #gansbaai #southafrica

Reasons to book a trip with us 🦈🐋🦭🐬🐧 [email protected] #allaboutsharks #oceanadventure #sharkcagediving #connectwithnature #beautifulviews #boattrip #greatwhiteshark #sevengillshark #bronzewhalershark #Stingray #capefurseal #Dolphins #Penguins #Whales #youneverknowwhatyoullsee #hoponboard #sharkteam #Whitesharkprojects #klenbaaiharbour #gansbaai #westerncape #southafrica

Trivia Tuesday: Name that Shark with the Bronzie, that we have been seeing by our boat ❔️ #triviatuesday #whatsmyname #sharkspecies #allaboutsharks #Whitesharkprojects #gansbaai #southafrica

We hope you're start to the week was as good? Our Monday motivation is always to get people out on the ocean, to share seeing the sharks with them, and educate them as to why it's vital that we try to save this species of big fish. Lots of beautiful Bronzies on this mornings trips. A few we recognise from their distinguishing features. 🎞 by our volunteer Mariuzs #sharks #mondaymotivation #bronzies #spreadingsharkawareness #allaboutsharks #cagediving #Whitesharkprojects #gansbaai #southafrica