White Shark Projects

Great White Sharks off South Africa are being displaced by Killer Whales.

For decades, South Africa’s waters supported one of the world’s most famous white shark populations. In recent years, however, killer whales have been documented preying on white sharks, contributing to dramatic changes in their distribution and behavior. Ocean First Institute is investigating how these shifts are affecting white shark populations and where displaced animals may be moving throughout the region. 

We are using eDNA and baited cameras to find White Sharks in the Atlantic Ocean.

Ocean First Institute is using innovative, non-invasive technologies to study white sharks in the North Atlantic. By combining Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS) with environmental DNA (eDNA), we can detect shark presence, document wildlife communities, and advance new approaches for monitoring one of the ocean’s most iconic predators.