Shark Research Unit

Shark Research Unit The Shark Research Unit's core purpose is to conduct original shark research, conservation and educat

The Shark Research Unit was the concept of marine scientist Ryan Johnson. Through our dedicated shark trasining internships and graduate programs we are building a new generation of shark scientists and conservationists.

19/11/2025

POV: You see three of your favourite elasmobranch species in a single dive — a honeycomb ray (honeycomb whipray/reticulate whipray, Himantura uarnak), a white-spotted eagle ray, and a white-spotted wedgefish — all in under 30 seconds.

12/11/2025

What an incredible day of diving we saw over 20 spotted eagle rays at a cleaning station! Such a special experience.

Today we say goodbye to Anthony , one of our October students.It’s been an absolute pleasure having him as part of our ...
28/10/2025

Today we say goodbye to Anthony , one of our October students.

It’s been an absolute pleasure having him as part of our team, and he will be greatly missed. We’re confident he’ll continue to make valuable contributions to conservation, research, and education in the future.
It’s been an action-packed month filled with incredible encounters ,from sharks and rays to turtles and many other amazing species.

Last night, Anthony received his certificate for completing our Shark Development Course, congratulations, Anthony, and we wish you all the best on your journey!

Congratulations to Maddie!Maddie has just completed her first month in our Shark Development Course, and we couldn’t be ...
28/10/2025

Congratulations to Maddie!

Maddie has just completed her first month in our Shark Development Course, and we couldn’t be prouder. She’s been breaking boundaries, showing incredible dedication, and proving to be an outstanding member of our team.

On top of that, recently earned her Deep Specialty Diving Certification , another impressive achievement.

We’re thrilled to have her with us for another month of adventure, exploring our beautiful reefs and encountering plenty of sharks, rays, and turtles along the way.

Today’s one of those busy, rewarding days—while some of our team is out in the field diving and capturing photos, others...
09/10/2025

Today’s one of those busy, rewarding days—while some of our team is out in the field diving and capturing photos, others are hard at work behind the scenes, processing images and updating our turtle ID database.
Each photo and video is catalogued by date and location, with details such as species, s*x, size class, behavior, and any visible tags or injuries.

We routinely document three species: the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata).

Every sighting adds to our understanding and conservation efforts.

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Mossel Bay
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