South Africa Shark Fyve
South Africa hosts one of the world's most significant shark populations. The South Africa Shark Fyve will lean heavily on cage-diving observation and tag-and-release research collaboration.
The South Africa Fyve 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.
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.
Always verify current FWC, NOAA HMS, and local authority regulations before fishing. This is summary guidance, not legal advice.
Ready to log a South Africa catch?
Members can submit verified catches toward their regional Fyve.