Human beings have come a long way from the days of believing that animals are non-sentient, unintelligent and far below the evolutionary scale of modern man.
Since 2017, sensationalist news reports on blood thirsty Orcas feeding on the Livers of Great White Sharks have been doing the rounds on the internet, and social media. So, what is the truth about the Orca vs. Great White Sharks beyond the classic, degenerative symptoms of “broken telephone syndrome” and perpetuating gruesome myths?
In recent years declines in Great White Sharks have been documented. In this post we explore why recent claims that Great White Sharks have disappeared from South Africa due to Orca Whales are inaccurate.
Imagine, getting on a plane and starting your adventure in Gansbaai, South Africa. The Great White Shark capital of the world. You’ll be working around the area doing important research and conservation work and coming face-to-face with these respected marine animals.
The Gansbaai area offers a huge amount to do, whether you are looking for fun, adventure, nature or leisure. Here we explore several exciting opportunities on the Gansbaai "doorstep"...
The chimaera is one of the ocean’s most bizarre and intriguing creatures. These ‘living fossils’ are closely related to rays and sharks, but scientists believe that they branched off from their cousins between 300 and 400 million years ago. Since then, they have evolved in isolation.
The Batoidea family is closely related to the shark family and includes rays, skates, guitarfish and sawfish. Let's explore these fascinating creatures...
One of the more bizarre-looking relatives of the great white shark is the sawfish. Named for the long, saw-like snout (rostrum) that makes up 20 to 28% of its body length. This ‘saw’ is equal in width all the way down and has a rounded tip and sharp, tooth-like spikes on either side. What purpose does it serve? Let's explore...
The African Penguin is among South Africa’s most charismatic creatures, capturing the hearts of thousands of visitors each year with their endearing ‘tuxedos’, monogamous mating pairs and comical, waddling gait. Previously dubbed Jackass penguins for the braying sound mates use to communicate with one another, these creatures are endemic to southern Africa – found in colonies along the coast and on offshore islands in the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape and Namibia.
But the African penguin’s position is a precarious one...
Up until last year, we had an average of approximately 98% white shark sightings on our trips over the course of the year. However, roughly a year ago, two Orca Whales started to intermittently visit the bay and began predating on the Great White Sharks, which caused the sharks to flee from the area after the predation attacks. Let's learn more about these beautiful and fascinating whales...
Great White Sharks... the very name strikes fear into most people, but much of what people know about these amazing animals has been learnt from sensational movies and articles. Let's unpack some myths about these sharks...
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