What is the Average Lifespan of Sharks?
By Courtney Cooper How Old do Sharks get? The earliest shark fossil discovered dated to over 450 million years ago. The earliest human fossil to be found was over 3.2 million years ago. Sharks existed long before humans and dinosaurs, in fact they have survived 5 global mass extinctions. We have the privilege […]
Great White Shark vs Orca – Who is the fastest?
By Courtney Cooper Great White Sharks vs Orca’s Orcas have been captivating all ocean lovers across the globe for decades. Most recently, they have fascinated the shark community by becoming the contested apex predator over the great white shark. The orca has the upper hand when it comes to predating on a great […]
12 Unknown Truths About Sharks
By Courtney Cooper Truths about Sharks that Might Surprise you Think you know all there is to know about sharks? With over 500 species, we are still learning more about these magnificent creatures of the ocean every day! In this blog, we’ll be exploring some more fascinating truths and myths about sharks that […]
How do Sharks Mate?
By Courtney Cooper We explore Shark’s Mating habits, their rituals, fertilization, and reproduction Sharks have been around for more than 450 million years based off fossil records. They have been on earth before trees, one could say that they are a “living fossil”. The shark population is dwindling and the need to conserve these animals […]
Part 1: What to look for when Booking a Shark Cage Diving Excursion
By Courtney Cooper What to look for when Choosing a Shark Cage Diving Excursion Shark cage diving is a thrilling and exhilarating experience. Choosing the right shark diving operator and planning your trip in advance can mean the difference between a mediocre experience and a bucket list experience that you’ll never forget! If you are […]
The Agonistic Behavior of Sharks
By Courtney Cooper Agonistic Behaviour in Sharks Based on research findings, about 23 shark species have the ability to display agonistic behaviour. These species include, the Grey Reef Shark, Bonnethead, Scalloped Hammer Head, Black Tip Shark, Galapagos Shark and the White Shark. Agonistic behaviour occurs when the sharks feel threatened, as they attempt […]
The Rarest Shark Species in the World
By Kiara Homan There are over 500 different shark species worldwide. Many have adapted their characteristics to survive their environment. Most of us know the majestic and powerful apex predator sharks who frequent waters where humans are found, but many smaller species are rarely sighted. In this article, we discuss some of the rarest shark […]
My Time with Fred on Edwards Island
Just across the Foveaux Strait which separates New Zealand’s South Island from the much smaller Stewart Island lies a tiny group of islands known as the Titi ( mutton bird or Sooty Shearwater) islands and amongst these is Edwards island. Why this island is such a hot spot for great whites is hard to tell […]
Are shark species’ temperaments naturally aggressive?
A look at The Temperaments of Different Shark Species The misconceptions and old ideas that lead people to believe sharks are aggressive were due to the misunderstanding of how sharks interact. Sharks are extremely tactile, and often display a behavior called “mouthing” which is how they explore and learn about the world around them. This […]
Air Jaws: Back from the Dead
Shark Week 30th Anniversary: Celebrating Air Jaws Back from the Dead When we began filming the very first Air Jaws: Sharks of South Africa show for Shark Week back in 2001 we brought the now-famous breaching Great white sharks at Seal Island in False Bay to the world’s attention for the very first time. At the time most people were […]
