Is Aliwal Shoal ragged-tooth shark aggregation happening right now?
As of today, peak season now, through ~October 31. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each winter on South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal coast ragged-tooth sharks (Carcharias taurus) concentrate on Aliwal Shoal for mating and social aggregation.
The animals gather on reef features and in caves, producing reliably large groups that attract recreational divers and researchers.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Umkomaas harbour / Aliwal Shoal boat launch (dive operator base) |
| Cathedral / Raggie Cave dive site (Aliwal Shoal) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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