The Sardine Run in South Africa, one among the modern Seven Wonders of the World to look out for in 2023, is one such spectacle to behold. Here’s why it’s making South Africa a must-visit destination. Here’s Why South Africa’s Sardine Run Is A Wonder To Behold South Africa’s Sardine Run plays out like a perfect […]
Dusky Sharks The Dusky shark swims in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide, cruising from depths of 1,300 feet (400 meters) near the continental shelf all the way in to the surf zone and other shallow inshore waters. Dusky sharks are long-distance swimmers known for seasonal, temperature-driven migrations that males and females undertake in separate groups. […]
Every year large shoals of sardines enter the waters of southern KwaZulu-Natal during the winter months. Here’s a taste of what happens when they arrive. Feeding frenzy Every year, in June or July along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, word gets out and within hours crowds of people converge on the area to join sharks, game fish, […]
P Fréon, J C Coetzee, C D van der Lingen, A D Connell, S H O’Donoghue, M J Roberts, H Demarcq, C G Attwood, S J Lamberth & L Hutchings (2010) A review and tests of hypotheses about causes of the KwaZulu-Natal sardine run. African Journal of Marine Science Volume 32, Issue 2, 2010 Abstract The term ‘sardine run’ […]