The Shark Research Unit will be re-launching from May 2021 and has opened up flexi-booking to participants on our 2021 and 2022 Shark Development Program. We are offering 6 flexi-booking places on the program at a $400 discount. First come first serve!
State witness and scientific expert in the first prosecution of a fisherman illegally catching a white shark in RSA
Researchers have authored over 30 peer reviewed academic publications in local & international journals
We maintain a scientifically valid population assessment of 4 shark species on Aliwal Shoal
Led successful campaign to have shark nets removed from Rocky Bay within the Aliwal Shoal MPA
Collaborative satellite tracking research used to motivate listing of white sharks on CITES App. 2
Chief scientist on OCEARCH project – Largest shark project with $5 million funding and 40 researchers
Our scientists have appeared on over 50 international documentaries advocating for sharks
Collaborated in tracking Nicole, the great white shark, from South Africa to Australia and back
Our scientists have made great strides by using groundbreaking research to generate knowledge; educate local and global communities and inspire lasting conservation solutions. We appear on over 50 documentaries advocating for sharks and their conservation
2020 Sharkfest on National Geographic starting 4 July has month-long shark documentaries including the South African filmed Shark vs Whale, a groundbreaking film hosted by the Shark Research Unit’s Ryan Johnson
Working with sharks every day sounds like a marine biologist’s dream job. And of course, it’s the truth! But in order to pursue this exciting career full-time, you need some next-level research experience in the field. Shark research requires in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and field experience.
Working with sharks every day sounds like a marine biologist’s dream job. And of course, it’s the truth! But in order to pursue this exciting career full-time, you need some next-level research experience in the field. Shark research requires in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and field experience.
Working with sharks every day sounds like a marine biologist’s dream job. And of course, it’s the truth! But in order to pursue this exciting career full-time, you need some next-level research experience in the field. Shark research requires in-depth knowledge of scientific methods and field experience.
The Shark Research Unit is a subsidiary of Blue Wilderness. Our core purpose is to conduct original shark research, conservation and education programs at Aliwal Shoal, South Africa. We achieve these goals through collaborating with affiliated scientists and postgraduate students.
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