Granger Bay Installation – One Year in the Water!
SharkSafe Barrier’s research and development site in Granger Bay, Cape Town, has officially reached its ONE-YEAR MILESTONE, and what a journey it’s been! Over the past year, the installation has braved powerful storms, relentless waves, and the unpredictable forces of the ocean—yet it has remained firmly in place, performing exactly as designed. This site was specifically chosen to test the barrier’s ability to withstand high-energy conditions on a rocky seafloor, and we’re excited to report that it has passed the test with flying colours.
This achievement is a significant win for SharkSafe Barrier™, demonstrating that the system can be securely anchored to diverse seafloor types while enduring the dynamic surf zone.
While our test is ongoing, we encourage anyone interested to visit Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Granger Bay to see what this innovative shark mitigation technology looks like!
The SharkSafe Barrier™ installation in the Bahamas is still going strong and, since August 2023, has provided peace of mind to more than 5000 beach-goers every day.
We’re excited about what’s next and can’t wait to see more full-scale barriers protecting people and sharks worldwide!
Introducing SCAR: The Shark Conservation and Research Trust
We’re thrilled to introduce SCAR: The Shark Conservation and Research Trust, a new initiative dedicated to protecting South Africa’s shark populations through innovation, education, and outreach. Sharks play a vital role in maintaining the health of our oceans, and by safeguarding them, SCAR helps preserve delicate marine ecosystems for future generations. Through strategic funding, SCAR supports groundbreaking research, forward-thinking conservation strategies, and impactful initiatives that contribute to shark protection.
At the heart of SCAR’s mission are three key pillars: Innovation, by investing in cutting-edge research and solutions to address conservation challenges; Education by supporting individuals and projects dedicated to shark protection; and Outreach by raising awareness, debunking myths and inspiring the next generation of ocean advocates. Whether you are looking to donate, collaborate, or apply for funding, SCAR is here to drive real change.
Join us in securing a future where sharks and our oceans thrive—visit the SCAR website or contact info@scarshark.com to get involved!
Shout out to the Centre Sécurité Requin for organising an international Shark Risk Management Event in Reunion Island
From March 24 to 28, 2025, Reunion Island hosted an international conference on shark risk management, bringing together 11 experts from South Africa, Australia, the U.S., Portugal, and New Caledonia. The conference was funded by the Regional Cooperation Fund and the Regional Council and aimed to enhance global knowledge, improve safety strategies, and explore innovative solutions for reducing shark-human conflict. With a packed agenda of expert discussions, field visits, and public engagement, this symposium advanced international collaboration on one of the ocean’s most pressing challenges. The conference encouraged experts to exchange insights on shark behaviour, technology-driven monitoring tools, and conservation-driven approaches, shaping the future of safer and more sustainable human-shark coexistence. SharkSafe Barrier™ was listed among the more humane technologies being used to solve the shark-human conflict, and we are looking forward to engaging more closely in the future with these kinds of events.