Shark Finning
The spotlight focus this week for African Shark Eco Charters falls upon shark fining. Upon doing some research and seeing the damage caused on our environment, I am outraged and shocked at the impact of shark fining. So today’s blog …
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My educational encounter
I am a 19 year old Tourism student who needed to complete an internship at an established tourism business in order to complete my studies. Since I have a deep passion for our natural marine beauty and the animal abundance …
Job Shadowing
Aaishah Miller – Job Shadowing with African Shark Eco-Charters Hi my name is Aaishah Miller, I am 16 years old and currently job shadowing at ASEC. On the 29th June I went on my first shark trip. The boat trip …
Fukushima
Let’s Talk Fact about Fukushima Fukushima According to The Guardian, “Extremely high radiation levels have been recorded inside a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, almost six years after the plant suffered a triple meltdown.” Atmospheric readings of 530 …
Top 10 things to do in Simons Town
We regret to inform you that your shark trip for tomorrow has been cancelled…”Of course, it is the last thing you want to hear when you have been waiting months for your shark trip to eventually roll around; but in …
The shark-iest reason to visit Cape Town
The shark-iest reason you will want to visit Cape Town in winter According to South African tourism statistics, if you are reading this you are possibly doing so from North America, Europe, Australia, India, China or Namibia and that getting …
Shark Spotters in False Bay
Shark Spotters in False Bay – how they keep you and our sharks safe: The Flag System – what does it mean? Red Flag: High Alert! White Flag: Shark has been spotted! Black Flag: Spotting conditions are poor! Green Flag: …
Red means DANGER
Red Tide should set alarm bells ringing We’ve always associated colours with meaning; blue = cold, yellow = sunny and red = danger. So following that train of thought, the words “Red Tide” should set alarm bells ringing as a …
When Booking A Shark Trip
It is heart breaking as a shark trip operator when we have to cancel trips due to unfavourable weather conditions, but as we believe in Safety First, there are times we simply have no other option. What makes it even …
Bragging Rights
I know I have said it before, but I can’t say it enough; it is simply wonderful to receive these kinds of reviews from our guests and it is with great pride and humility that we share them with all …