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The Science of Spotting: How We Identify Individual Shy Sharks during our Guided Snorkels

Just like human fingerprints, no two shy sharks have the same pattern of spots and stripes! We use these unique markings to identify individuals in our Snorkel for Science adventure. Trying to match a shy shark by its spots is like playing an underwater game of “Where’s Wally?” (or “Where’s Read more…

By Dylan Irion, 4 monthsMarch 17, 2025 ago

John Dory swimming

WATCH: A Close Encounter with a John Dory (Zeus Capensis) in Simons Town, False Bay

While out doing a survey dive for the Cape RADD SCUBA for Science project, our divers had a rare encounter that left us in awe: a graceful John Dory (Zeus Capensis) fish swimming through the cool and calm waters at Long Beach in Simon’s Town. This predatory fish, known for Read more…

By Mark Fitzgibbon, 2 yearsJuly 12, 2023 ago

Exploring Fin Spotter

In celebration of being allowed back on the beaches (to collect MORE data), let’s step back and take a look at some of the Fin Spotter data that we have collected so far!

By Dylan Irion, 4 yearsFebruary 3, 2021 ago