Sharklife

Why Ragged-Tooth Sharks Gulp Air at the Surface

Ragged-tooth sharks (Carcharias taurus) swallow atmospheric air and retain it in the stomach. The trapped air increases buoyancy, helping the… Read More »Why Ragged-Tooth Sharks Gulp Air at the Surface

Drop a baited camera on the seabed for an hour and you may see nothing. Or a shark may appear… Read More »Sharks and Rays of Sodwana Bay: What BRUV Surveys Revealed

Every winter, humpback whales off iSimangaliso form part of one of the great seasonal migrations of the western Indian Ocean… Read More »Three remarkable facts about humpback Whales off iSimangaliso

A common question in shark encounter safety is whether divers should push, redirect, or physically move sharks away during close… Read More »Should Divers Touch Sharks? Why Context Matters

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Fishing has long been a cherished pastime, a ritual embedded in human history, celebrated for its ability to connect us… Read More »Consider The Silent Suffering of Aquatic Animals

Objectives Monitoring Importance The iSimangaliso MPA supports a diverse assemblage of sharks, rays and demersal fishes across a wide range… Read More »Long-Term Key Species and Biodiversity Monitoring Using Stereo-BRUVs in the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (2025–2029)

Objectives Monitoring Importance Rocky shores are dynamic ecosystems that support marine biodiversity and provide important links between terrestrial and marine… Read More »Long-Term Rocky Shore Biodiversity Monitoring in the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (2024–2029)

Objectives Monitoring Importance Spotted ragged-tooth sharks use a small number of predictable reef sites within the iSimangaliso MPA during an… Read More »Long-Term Spotted Ragged-Tooth Shark Monitoring in the iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area (2026–2029)