South African Shark Conservancy

SASC is an NGO dedicated to promoting the conservation & sustainable use of living marine resources through research, education & outreach. Our research is focused on sharks & their habitats. The overarching goal of our work is to improve conservation & management strategies for these iconic animals.

By joining the SASC Shark Research Program as an Intern or Volunteer you will gain unparalleled experience working with sharks in the field and in the lab. You will be a key member of our team, contributing your time and skills to help SASC study and conserve sharks.

As a Shark Research Program Intern or Volunteer you will gain hands-on experience tagging shark, collecting biological data and working on research vessels. You will also work with our team to dispel myths about sharks by helping us run our education and outreach programs.