OVERVIEW

This study will record and analyse recreational diver numbers and their behaviour to test possible influences on the aggregational behaviour of C.taurus or raggies. Carcharius taurus is enlisted as vulnerable (IUCN red list) throughout the world. This study duplicates a study done in Australia and also incorporates aspects of citizen science. The results can be used to compare between the two countries shark populations, and may be used to generate informed regulations governing diver numbers per group and diver behaviours when interacting with raggies in known congregation areas which will ultimately contribute towards protection of the species.