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Shark FYVESouth Africa Region

5 Sharks. 1 Ultimate Challenge.Cape waters and the Wild CoastSouth Africa hosts one of the world's most significant shark populations. The Shark FYVE South Africa Region will lean heavily on cage-diving observation and tag-and-release research collaboration across Cape waters and the Wild Coast.

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34.3568° S · 18.4740° ECoordinates

5Qualifying species

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100%Catch & release

The FYVE Sharks

The proposed FYVE.

These five sharks are the working lineup for Shark FYVE in the South Africa Region. The list is finalized with local captains, scientists and authorities before the region opens.

Verification standard

Photo or video evidence, operator confirmation where applicable, and a documented healthy release.

01/05Release Only

Ragged-tooth Shark

Carcharias taurus

Proposed qualifying species. The 'raggie' aggregations off the Wild Coast — release only.

02/05Release Only

Bronze Whaler

Carcharhinus brachyurus

Proposed qualifying species. Copper shark of the Cape sardine run.

03/05Release Only

Zambezi (Bull) Shark

Carcharhinus leucas

Proposed qualifying species. Estuaries and warm KwaZulu-Natal water.

04/05Release Only

Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

Proposed qualifying species. Northern KZN reefs — release at boatside.

05/05Release Only

Great Hammerhead

Sphyrna mokarran

Proposed qualifying species. Release-only, kept in the water throughout.

★ Plus One

Legendary Bonus Species

To be announced

A rare sixth entry for the South Africa Region — reserved for exceptional encounters and confirmed with local captains before the species is named.

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Shark FYVE in the South Africa Region is being assembled.

We're partnering with local captains, scientists, and conservation authorities to finalize the qualifying species list for South Africa. Affiliate operators are how we open new regions.

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Regulations & Release

Know the law of the water.

Submissions must comply with current regulations. Shark FYVE verifies against these rules — incomplete or non-compliant entries are rejected.

R.01
White Shark is fully protected in South Africa.
R.02
Permits required for any boat-based shark interaction.

Summary guidance only — not legal advice. Confirm rules with the governing authority for this region before fishing.

Ready to log a Shark FYVE catch in South Africa?

Members can submit verified catches toward their Shark FYVE in this region.

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