Research papers | Shark & Marine Research Institute

A novel categorisation system to organize a large photo identification database for white sharks, Carcharodon carcharias

New insights into the evolutionary history of white sharks, Carcharodon carcharias

An integrated mark-recapture and genetic approach to estimate the population size of white sharks in South Africa

Semi-automated software for dorsal fin photographic identification of marine species: application to Carcharodon carcharias

The effect of kelp density on white shark movements in the Dyer Island Nature Reserve, South Africa

Effective number of white shark (Carcharodon carcharias, Linnaeus) breeders is stable over four successive years in the population adjacent to eastern Australia and New Zealand. Ecology and Evolution.

The role of controlled human-animal interactions in changing the negative perceptions towards white sharks, in a sample of white shark cage diving tours participants

Publications, masters and PhD projects in preparation

Hessa A.P., Pindral N., Rowlinson M., Capper A., Andreotti S. (2021-submitted) “Preliminary indications of a trophic change in the Dyer Island Nature Reserve Complex, following the decline in [...]