Known locally as Zambezi sharks, bulls patrol Protea Banks year-round with the highest numbers in summer. Deep drift dives on the Southern Pinnacles are the classic setting. Aliwal Shoal (70 km north, near Umkomaas) also hosts bull sharks, especially during the sardine run.

About This Spot

Best Months to Visit

See Bull Shark in Protea Banks (South Africa). Best months: January, February, March (up to 85% sighting chance). Watching, Diving. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

January: 85%
February: 85%
March: 85%
November: 85%
December: 85%
April: 80%
October: 80%
May: 75%
September: 75%
June: 70%
July: 70%
August: 70%

Practical Information

Location: Protea Banks (South Africa)
Coordinates: -30.8500, 30.5200
Effort: day trip
Accessibility: Medium
Observation mode: Watching, Diving