What Shark Teeth Can Tell us about Ocean Health
By Courtney Cooper What Shark Teeth Can Tell us about Ocean Health Sharks have roamed the oceans for millennia, and their teeth, some of the most resilient and well-preserved fossils, offer valuable insights into ocean health. These teeth, often found in sediment layers, can tell us much more than just the feeding habits […]
Comparing Cape Town, Hermanus and Gansbaai Shark Tours
By Courtney Cooper Comparing Cape Town, Hermanus and Gansbaai Shark Tours Shark cage diving is a prominent attraction in South Africa, drawing thrill-seekers and conservation enthusiasts to experience the ocean’s apex predators up close. Cape Town, Hermanus and Gansbaai offer unique shark tour experiences, each with its history, level of expertise, eco-tourism impact, […]
Why Sharks are Critical to Healthy Coral Reef Ecosystems
By Courtney Cooper Why Sharks are Critical to Healthy Coral Reef Ecosystems Sharks are essential for maintaining the balance and health of coral reef ecosystems. As apex predators, they regulate the populations of other marine species, fostering biodiversity and creating a dynamic balance that is crucial for coral health. This complex relationship between […]
The Relationship Between Sharks and the Fishing Industry: A Complex Balance
By Courtney Cooper The Relationship Between Sharks and the Fishing Industry Sharks are essential for sustaining the health and equilibrium of oceanic ecosystems. As top-tier predators, they play a crucial role in regulating the populations of various species, thereby supporting biodiversity and preventing the overpopulation of certain marine organisms. The intricate relationship between […]
Eco-Friendly Shark Tourism: How Can You Contribute
By Courtney Cooper Eco-Friendly Shark Tourism: How Can You Contribute South African destinations such as Cape Town and Gansbaai have been popular among shark tourists due to the excellent opportunities for shark cage diving and observation. An exciting new opportunity has opened for marine conservationists and adventurers alike: tourism focused on the ocean’s […]
Behind the Scenes: How Shark Tours are Conducted Safely and Responsibly
By Courtney Cooper How Shark Tours are Conducted Safely and Responsibly Conducting shark tours safely and responsibly requires meticulous planning, adherence to best practices, and a strong commitment to conservation. In this article we discuss how shark tours are conducted safely and responsibly. Apex Shark Expeditions provides the best cage shark diving Cape […]
The Role of Shark Cage Diving in Attracting Tourists
By Courtney Cooper How Shark Cage Diving Boosts Local Tourism Coastal areas across the globe now offer shark cage diving as a must-do adventure tourist experience. Coastal regions from New Zealand, as well as South Africa and Australia, attract thrill seekers who want to see one of the ocean’s top predators up close. […]
What to Do When You Encounter a Shark
By Courtney Cooper Shark Encounter: Dos and Don’ts The chances of a shark incident are extremely rare, with odds of about 1 in 3.7 million. This makes it even less likely than being struck by lightning or stung by a bee. Based on data from the International Shark Attack File (ISAF), maintained by […]
Feeding Habits of Different Shark Species
By Courtney Cooper What do the Different Shark Species Eat? There are over 500 species of sharks that inhabit the world’s oceans. These species are categorised into eight different orders, each with its own unique characteristics and traits. Every creature has its own distinct behaviours. This article shares great insight into what the […]
How to Identify Different Shark Species
By Courtney Cooper How to Identify Different Shark Species The more than 500 species of sharks that populate the world’s oceans are classified into eight distinct orders, each with its own set of unique characteristics and traits. In 2021, David Ebert published an annotated checklist of chondrichthyan fishes—sharks, batoids, and chimaeras—found in South African waters. […]
