Oceans Research in the Media: Appearances & Credits


Air Jaws: Going for gold
2021, Discovery Channel, Shark Week
The team returns to Seal Rock to capture the highest breach ever recorded. Will a new shark take the title of World’s Highest Flying Great White Shark?
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Air Jaws Ultimate Breach Off
2020, Discovery Channel, Shark Week
Three teams of researchers return to one of the last hunting grounds for one of Discovery Channel’s most popular Shark Week specials — ‘Air Jaws’ 2020’s ‘Ultimate Breach-Off’. The purpose was to use decoys, drones and underwater cameras to count the breaches like the special does every year, and in the process, collect data on hunting techniques to see if the shark population is rebounding.
Team Fallows, Team Towner and Team Gennari track these thousands of Great Whites through the day and night in ‘Air Jaws’ 2020.
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Night on Earth
2019, Netflix
When the sun goes down, a new world awakes. New technology reveals the wonders of the planet in a completely new light. Across the globe we discover a hidden side to the world’s greatest landscapes and animals.
Great white sharks were thought to be daytime creatures, but in South Africa, we found them hunting seals silhouetted by the lights of a coastal town.
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Air Jaws Strikes Back
2019, Discovery Channel, Shark Week
Neil Hammershlag and Enrico Gennari use a drone-towed seal decoy to study and capture harrowing and dramatic battles between sharks and seals in the waters off South Africa.
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Expedition Unknown- The Meg
2019, Discovery Channel, Shark Week
Josh Gates travels to Mexico and South Africa in search of fossilized megalodon teeth. Alongside fellow paleontologists and shark experts, he dives into shark-infested waters to find out what happened to the mighty Meg.
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Inside Nature's Giants
2010, Channel 4, Documentary
Enrico Gennari joins Channel 4 to explore the internal workings of the Great White Shark.
The award-winning series that gets under the skin of the largest animals on the planet. Most wildlife documentaries show how animals behave, but by exploring their anatomy, Inside Nature’s Giants reveals how these creatures really work.
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Oceans Research in the media
Since 2000, Oceans Research scientists have had their research featured extensively in numerous media forums including internet articles, television, magazines and newspapers. Below is a list of some of our highlights.
Shark! The Great White
While on a six-year study of great whites, shark expert Ryan Johnson made the discovery of a lifetime -- these massive predators hunting seal at night.Shark Tales Are Hot Summer Fare
Tourists' close encounters with great whites provoke debate in South Africa.Shark Tales Are Hot Summer Fare
Featured news on Buzzle!Snack Food For Sharks!
Peter Pickford investigates the 'myth' behind the recent headlines involving shark attacks from South Africa, and if 'Shark tourism' is causing it.Shark Chumming
On 5 April this year False Bay in Cape Town was the scene of a brutal shark attack which almost claimed the life of 16-year-old John Paul Andrew.How to measure a Great White's bite
One foot dangling in the water, marine biologist calls out to the shark circling the boat.SA doccie to feature on National Geographic
A South African documentary about Great White sharks will be screened to audiences around the world as part of National Geographic Wild series.Satellite tagging,
Initiating Pop-Up Satellite Tagging of White Sharks (Carcharadon archarias) in South Africa.Wild Films : Sharkville
Creative Producer at Obsessively Creative, writes about a recent shoot where the team made revolutionary findings about newly discovered behaviours of the great white sharkFeeding Frenzy
Cage diving with sharks the ultimate thrill for aquatic adrenaline junkies has brought tourist dollars to previously undeveloped locations.Cool Scientists - Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson grew up surfing at "Shark Alley" in New Zealand, and now he studies great white sharks in South Africa!Earth Pulse
Modern humans relate to our planet and to one another in ways that may seem simple on the surface, but when examined carefully, can be mind-bogglingly complex.Naked Science
Find out how sharks detect prey and examine their weapons of choice: razor-sharp teeth, powerful jaws, and a keen underwater smell and eyesight.Shark Tribe
Marine Biologist Ryan Johnson and wildlife naturalist Dave Salmoni journey to this forgotten tribe.Ultimate Shark
Breakthrough science uncovers the extreme engineering of the Great White Shark.Earth Investigated
Stories of attacks on swimmers and surfers, along with films like Jaws lend sharks a sinister reputation, but the truth may be harder to swallow.O´Rielly Factor
Ryan Johson discusses the upcoming documentary Sharkville with Bill O'RiellySharkville
Scientist Ryan Johnson set out on a six-year study to reveal a little more of the Great White’s secretive life.The Secret Shark Pits
In the waters that surround the volcanic island of Mauritius lie hidden secret worlds that are infested with sharks, creating one of the ocean’s great spectacles.Predator X
The show documents the excavation of a giant pliosaur on an island in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago.Sharkville comes to South Africa
National Geographic TV show 'Sharkville' brings focus to Mossel Bay, South Africa.Shark tale, a rather shallow story
Researchers tail great whites to find startling new evidence about their lives and behaviour.Shark Documentary, Mossel bay on the map
Researcher's work on great whites to be aired in the USA tomorrow, and across the world in coming years.Mossel Bay on the map
Sharkville documentary puts Mossel Bay on the mapTourism wary
Mossel Bay tourism is concerned about the impact of I&J's proposed aquaculture project.On the map in the USA
Sharkville premiered in the USA last week, and Ryan Johnson returns from promoting the film in New York City.Of Seals and Sharks
Mossel Bay is the only place in the world where there is a documented report of white sharks feeding at night.Mossel Bay in Media spotlight
Mossel bay has been in the news recently - for all the right reasons.Kingsley Holgate's visit
Kingley Holgate - Africas greatest living adventurer - visits Mossel Bay.I & J 50/50
An article about our work on the TV show 50/50Hunting easter eggs and other fun
Easter egg-hunting and beach games for local under-privileged kids.Hooked on preservation
Stephan lures a great white shark close to the bait to be tagged.Great white 'eats' boat
Kobuz Maritz in front of his Surf-Ski that was 'attacked' by a great white shark on saturday.Fransmanshoek day
Fransmanshoeak Conservancy once again celebrated National Marine Week, this time with Oceans Research.Food, friends and fun
The team at Oceans have a great day with local kids and Fiona Ayerst Underwater Photography.Caring for the community
Environmental organisations are often active in their efforts to wipe out humankind's carboon footprint from the face of mother earth.Bait Bites
DO shark cage diving ops deserve a bad rap? We delve deep to find the answer3m Great White Shark breaches into Research Boat
A 3 meter great whit e shark breached into our research vessel , shocking a field specialist and her crew.A Shark Called Alek
Alek the shark from Mossel bay, named after a little Canadian boy fighting Leukaemia.Sharkville
The documentary Sharkville premiers on the National Geographic Channel'Sharkville' a hit
The world is buzzing about Mossel Bay's sharks.Tiny unknown sea turtle found
A tiny sea turtle discovered by NSRI in Wildernis was taken to Oceans for further care and identification.Sharkville takes Mossel Bay to USA
Sharkville puts Mossel Bay on the map.Washed up marine turtle identified
The unidentified sea turtle found in Wildernis was identified by Oceans as a Hawksbill turtle.Tangled whale freed
A whale who was entangled in a rope with a buoy attached was rescued by the NSRI and the SA Whale Disentanglement Unit.Dead Humpback Found
Oceans Research investigates the cause of death when a Humpback Whale was found washed up near the Little Brak rivermouth.Science joins forces with aquarium
SAMPLA partners with the Mossel Bay Shark & Ray Aquarium to help run and manage the facility.Changing awareness into action
Enrico Gennari writes about the upcoming additions to SAMPLA and the research currently conducted.Shark swims away unscathed
The Shark Lab releases three benthic sharks that were temporarily staying in the aquarium for research and educational purposes.Green care for kids
Oceans Initiative and two other founders team up with Agate Children's Shelter to alleviate the circumstances of local street children.Tiny baby Cuttlefish born at Shark Lab
The Shark Lab successfully birthed a new cuttlefish.New addition to shark tank
Two baby Starry Smooth-hounds are born at the Shark Lab.National Marine Month
Oceans Aware and several other organizations organized beach cleanups and educational lectures during National Marine Month.Oceans Research deepens community roots
Oceans Research holds networking events in an effort to deepen community roots.White sharks to lure Italians to Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay plans to make shark cage diving more accessible and educational for Italian visitors.Great white thumps on to boat
A three-metre great white shark breached onto a research boat.The first time I hear the 'Jaws' tune in my head
An interview with Enrico Gennari.Another dead whale found along Mossel Bay's coastline
Samples are being taken of the latest male Humpback Whale.Meet the Sharks' school program
Oceans Research conducts school programme to increase awareness of the vital role sharks play in the marine environment.Shark talk grabs attention
Enrico Gennari gives a talk to the public titled "Meet the Shark".Scientist dissects KwaZulu-Natal shark
A four-metre great white is dissected in Mossel Bay.Sharks in our waters
Hear all about latest research from Mossel Bay Marine Laboratory.Whale season begins
The first southern right whales of the winter have been spotted in Mossel Bay.Sharks patrol these waters
Mossel Bay hosts a large population of great white sharks.A new face at The Shark Lab
A juvenile green turtle is rehabilitated and a freshly preserved sevengill shark can be seen a The Shark Lab.Marine scientist talks about Great White
Learn more about the latest research on the great white shark.Face to face with sharks
'Meet the Sharks' education programme at Oceans.Learn about sharks from the best
School children joins Oceans Education for 'Meet the Sharks' day.Dolphin- and whale research conducted in Mossel Bay
An overview of the Mossel Bay Cetacean Project run through Oceans Research.Help! A great white shark's crash-landed among my interns
The scientist keeps her cool after the predator leaps into her research boat.One minute with...Dorien Schroder
What do you do when a great white shark lands in your boat? We ask someone with first-hand experience.'100 photos' show shark being landed on rocks
Leon Bekker denies hauling a great white shark on to the rocks after he hooked it.Local researchers join global project
The dedicated Oceans Research team will soon be participating in an exciting global research project.Elephant seal visits Diaz Beach
A female southern elephant seal hauled out on Diaz Beach.Sharkville
SAMPLA's efforts in tracking great whit sharks and a background on Ryan Johnson's documentaries.Caring for the community
Oceans Initiative and other founding sponsors combine efforts to alleviate the circumstances of local street children.George shark man denies landing great white
Leon Bekker says he did not know the animal he caught was the protected great white shark.Haai, wil julle my navors?
A great white shark lands in the boat, Cheetah, near Seal Island in Mossel Bay.Man 'wou haai net terug in water kry'
Fisheries decide on actions over the catch of a great white shark.Fascinating glimpse into marine biology
Marine biologist Ryan Johnson addressed the Probus Club meeting earlier this week.Meet the sharks programms reach many
Oceans Aware thanking the people of Mossel Bay for making the 'Meet the Sharks' programme so successful.Cleaning inside outside the ocean
Project Aware International Cleanup Day was hosted for the fourth year in a row in Mossel Bay.Mossel Bay in Hawaii
International white shark symposium held in Honolulu, Hawaii.Predator as prey
Great white sharks are an endangered species, but there are some people who still think it's cool to hunt them.Man gesoek na hy haai by Mosselbaai vang
The unknown man who allegedly caught a great white shark in Mossel Bay was helped by two other men.