IMPORTANT

Help SASC obtain a moratorium on the fishing for and killing of Zambezi (bull) sharks in South Africa's Breede River. Please follow this link and sign the petition.

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  • Do you dream of tagging giant bull sharks in their most unique habitat in Africa? Have you ever imagined spending a day on the beach tagging sharks, skates and rays? Follow us on Twitter & Facebook to see what our scientists, students & interns are up to.
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FEATURED RESEARCH

Giant Science

BULL SHARKS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

In 2009 SASC led the expedition that discovered the world's largest bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) and described a new range for the species in South Africa. Since then our Giant Science project has evolved into a regional program dedicated to improving understanding of the ecology & behaviour of this globally Near Threatened shark species. Our research currently focuses on fine- and broad-scale movement, ontogenetic habitat linkages and niche partitioning in estuarine ecosystems. READ MORE...

RecFishSA

RECREATIONAL FISHING PROJECT

SASC has partnered with the South African Shore Angling Association (SASAA) and its affiliated associations to improve understanding of the socio-economic value and impact of rock & surf shore-based angling on elasmobranchs in South Africa. This project focuses on the development of an integrated approach to fishery management through a dedicated tagging program, responsible fisher training and surveys to quantify perceptions, attitudes & values. SASC is the preferred partner of SASAA. READ MORE...

Other research

CETACEAN & BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS

Other key areas of research at SASC include age & growth of commercially exploited sharks, population dynamics & movement of regionally endemic catshark species, and sensory biology of demersal sharks. We also run a shore-based marine mammal monitoring program to track long-term changes in the abundance, distribution and behaviour of cetaceans in Walker Bay. READ MORE...

GET INVOLVED

Internships & Students

INTERESTED IN SHARK RESEARCH? JOIN THE SASC TEAM!

SASC offers a variety of opportunities to people interested in sharks, marine biology and outreach & education. Our internship program gives you the chance to get hands-on experience working with some of South Africa's most charismatic species, while students have the opportunity to run lab- and field-based research projects under the supervision of our scientific staff. READ MORE...

New Year's special

Are you looking for an adventure in 2012? Have you always wanted to work with sharks and contribute to marine conservation?

DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN 2012... JOIN THE SASC INTERN PROGRAM!

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About SASC

  • SASC is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sustainable use of marine resources through research, education & outreach. Using sharks as an icon SASC raises awareness about broad resource issues including sustainability, fisheries management, conservation and protection.

    Operations at SASC are supervised by a Directorate of specialist scientists and our projects are supported by a Technical Working Group, which includes representatives from a broad range of user groups.

Support SASC

As a non-profit organization SASC relies on grants and donations to support our research and conservation efforts. We are priveledged to be supported by world-class conservation, tourism & fishing industry organizations, as well as international companies. We are also proudly supported by individuals concerned about the state of our living marine resources.

If you would like to make a difference to marine conservation, or would like support any of our projects, please Contact Us.

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