The Great White Shark Project - 2023 Sightings
The Great White Shark Project - 2023 Sightings

The Great White Shark Project - 2023 Sightings

The Great White Shark Project

The Great White Shark Project

14 - 84 Nights from $1,182.00

Come face to face with one of the world’s most misunderstood predators whilst aiding great white shark conservation.

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Great White Shark Sightings in 2019

Great White Shark Sightings in 2019

After a period of uncertainty, it's seems that Gansbaai's great white shark populations are returning to the coast of South Africa! Read on to see how many sharks were spotted in 2019 by the team on The Great White Shark Project!

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Is Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' Doing More Harm Than Good?

Is Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week' Doing More Harm Than Good?

Is the Discovery Channel's annual 'Shark Week' encouraging the fear of sharks rather than raising awareness of shark conservation needs? Check out the three documentaries recommended in this blog that will change your perception on sharks and show you the real plight these animals are facing.

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Shark Awareness Day 2018 - An Animal To Be Revered, Not Feared

Shark Awareness Day 2018 - An Animal To Be Revered, Not Feared

The 14th of July marks Shark Awareness Day - read on to discover why this incredible yet misunderstood animal is so vital to our world, and see how you can make a difference to its protection. From volunteering to education, tourism to recycling, we can all work to save one of the most famously maligned creatures on earth.

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Posted by Michael Starbuck on 3rd May 2024 1 min

In 2023, the team at The Great White Shark Project encountered hundreds of sharks while out collecting data off the coast of Gansbaai, including numerous sightings of great white sharks.

The infographic below details the sightings of great whites and other shark species, including bronze whaler, sevengill cow and hammerhead sharks.

As a volunteer on The Great White Shark Project, you can expect to see a variety of shark species when out at sea, as well as a variety of other species such as penguins, seals, dolphins and whales.

Infographic of shark sightings on The Great White Shark Project in 2023

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Ella Fleck commented 2 weeks ago
SCARY!! I'M south african so hope they won't come ruin my day out at the beach :(

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