10 Facts About Bronze Whaler Sharks You Didn’t Know
10 Facts About Bronze Whaler Sharks You Didn’t Know The Bronze Whaler Shark, also known as the Copper Shark (Carcharhinus brachyurus), is one of southern Africa’s most iconic yet misunderstood large coastal predators. Here are ten fascinating, research-based facts about these sharks in South African waters. Book your Cape Town Shark Tour today. 1. Bronze […]
Cartilage vs Bone: What Makes Shark Skeletons Unique
Cartilage vs Bone: What Makes Shark Skeletons Unique Sharks are often imagined as muscular, hard-bodied predators, yet beneath that powerful exterior lies an unexpected fact: they do not have a bony skeleton. Instead, sharks possess a cartilaginous skeleton, a trait that distinguishes them from most vertebrates. Understanding this difference requires examining the structural and functional […]
7 Facts About Great White Sharks You Didn’t Know
7 Facts About Great White Sharks You Didn’t Know The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is widely recognised as the ocean’s most formidable predator. But along the South African coast, these sharks exhibit behaviors, vulnerabilities, and ecological patterns that may surprise even seasoned shark‑enthusiasts. Here are seven scientifically grounded facts about great whites in South […]
