Partners
SMRI works with SANBI by providing research data collected on smaller shark species found within our local kelp forest ecosystems. This ongoing data contribution helps support a better understanding of South Africa’s marine biodiversity and the conservation of these important coastal habitats.
SMRI contributes local shark species data to the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI), gathered through research trips at sea, snorkelling surveys, shoreline monitoring and ethical catch-and-release tagging. Our long-term work has helped build one of the largest smaller shark databases in the area, supporting research into shark diversity, movement and conservation.
In 2025, SMRI received research support from Go Ocean, which helped fund our shark monitoring activities in the Gansbaai region. This support enabled field-based research trips focused on local shark species, including smaller and endemic sharks found in our coastal and kelp forest ecosystems. Through boat-based surveys, snorkelling, shoreline monitoring and ethical catch-and-release work, this project contributed valuable data on shark diversity, habitat use and conservation needs.
CAPE TOWN TOURISM
Cape Town TourismCape Town’s official destination marketing company continues to market White Shark Diving Company and refer tourist to us as one of their preferred shark cage diving operators.
South African Tourism
SA Tourism are proud supporters of White Shark Diving Company, who were officially selected as the preferred representative operator for the SA Tourism Promotional Video for The FIFA World Cup 2010, held in South Africa.
The Department of Environmental Affairs
White Shark Diving Company as a founding member of the Great White Shark Protection Foundation plays a major role in collaborating with the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to transform and regulate the Shark cage Diving industry through the passing of legislation into the Government Gazette. White Shark Diving Company together with 12 permit holders work with the Marine and Coastal Managements non-consumptive fisheries department DEAT, in an effort to raise awareness and education and ensure the protection and conservation of the Great White Shark, (Carcharodon Carcharias) in South Africa.
Certifications
Great White Shark Protection Foundation
As a founding member of the Great White Shark Protection Foundation we are proud to acknowledge that our members were in the forefront of protecting the Great White Shark internationally in 1991.
The Heritage Environmental Management Company
Our Greenline Certification which is a subsidiary of the Heritage Environmental Management Company, ensures our annual environmental impact audit keeps us in an international bracket of responsible tourism and ahead of our competitors.
South African Maritime Safety Authority
Works closely with White Shark Diving Company in terms of insuring the annual boat survey is kept within safety regulations to ensure safety remain the priority of all clients and crew/team members.
Tripadvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence
White Shark Diving Company is proud of the 2014 Certificate of Excellence awarded to us by Tripadvisor. This prestigious award recognizes businesses that consistently earn top ratings from TripAdvisor travelers.