South Africa is one of the few white shark hot spots in the world, offering the best opportunities to observe these sharks in their natural environment throughout the year. The colony of about 60,000 cape fur seals in the bay attracts one of the densest and most accessible populations of great white sharks in the world.
Peak shark viewing: May-September: Shark sightings are generally a daily occurence throughout the year, however.
Summer: December – February: The weather is warm but sometimes the visibility in the water can make it harder to see the sharks. This is due to algal blooms in the water. That being said, the sharks spend time in the shallow water at this time of year, and it is often possible to see some very large female sharks.
Winter: June – August: The sharks tend to head further out to sea to the islands, their main hunting grounds. This means that there is better visibility. Surprisingly, the water temperature is slightly warmer too! There can be some rough winter storms which can keep the boat off the water at times. However, the project organises loads of other amazing activities on no-sea days!