Insane Scuba Diving: South Africa's Sardine Run
Michael AwA shoal of sardines avoids a hungry shark during the sardine run along the KwaZulu Natal coast.
No one knows why they do it, but we're sure glad they do.
Starting in May, millions of sardines will spawn off Agulhas Bank and then leave the cold waters of the Cape for the warmer temps along South Africa’s KwaZulu- Natal coast. Shoals usually run about 10 miles long, 3 miles wide and up to 130 feet deep, with spectators that include schools of sharks, seals, whales, thousands of dolphins, diving sea birds and, of course, divers. For many sardines, it’s a one-way trip. As for the sardines that survive, it’s speculated they head to deeper water.
When to Go:
Mid-May to mid-July
Where to Go:
Big Fish Expeditions
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