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Shark Watch SA
The official blog for all Shark Watch SA site visitors.


Shark Watch Expands Into Australia-wide Service
After rapidly gaining widespread national popularity over the past eleven months, Shark Watch Founder, Anton Covino, has declared that Shark Watch will officially expand into a national service effective from 5 November 2025. The “Shark Watch Australia” social media sites will initially act as a photographic repository for Australia wide community shark sightings for the healthy admiration of sharks with updates filtering through to the sites on a seldom basis until the orga

Shark Watch South Australia
Nov 52 min read


First Major Sponsorship with Southern Fishing Charters Secured
Southern Fishing Charters, General Manager, Jarrod Glaister (left) with Shark Watch SA Founding Director (right) stand next to charter boat "Fish Stalker 2". After ongoing deliberations, the team at Southern Fishing Charters have agreed to officially become our first major sponsor. On Monday afternoon, Southern Fishing Charters General Manager, Jarrod Glaister, and Amber Everett and Anton Covino from the Shark Watch SA team met to tour both charter vessels operating under SFC

Shark Watch South Australia
Oct 282 min read


Shark Watch SA to Feature Stand at SA Boat & Fishing Show (Adelaide 4WD & Adventure Show) on Oct 24 - 26
In another exciting first, Shark Watch SA will feature at this years Boat & Fishing Show being hosted at the Adelaide Showgrounds this weekend on October 24 - 26. The event will give the community a uniquely personal opportunity to learn more about our ongoing projects since storming back into the social media spotlight in December 2024, by meeting the team and discussing relevant matters to state-wide shark mitigation and research. Guests will be treated to free merch, as we

Shark Watch South Australia
Oct 201 min read


Anton Covino FiveAA Radio Interview 29/09/25
. Anton Covino joins radio host Angie for a live phone interview discussing the release of Necropsy reports for algal bloom-tested...

Shark Watch South Australia
Oct 11 min read


Major Milestone as Shark Watch Undertakes First Ever Shark Surveillance Operation at Kooky Groms Surfing Competition - September 13 - 14 2025
Shark Watch SA, in alliance with SA Above & Beyond, has conducted the Shark Watch team's first-ever affiliated drone shark surveillance...

Shark Watch South Australia
Sep 304 min read


Alliance Confirmed with KI/VH Dolphin Watch
A fitting amalgamation has been forged between Shark Watch SA and Kangaroo Island/Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch over the past month. Since...

Shark Watch South Australia
Sep 172 min read
Ongoing & Upcoming Projects Update 25/08/25
Due to the unprecedented localised marine destruction caused by the Harmful Algal Bloom which is currently engulfing a large portion of...

Shark Watch South Australia
Aug 253 min read


Official Histopathology Report for Port Broughton White Shark Necropsy Conducted on 28/06/25 Supplied by SARDI Aquatic Sciences
The following screenshots seen in this post were taken from the PDF document supplied to Shark Watch SA by SARDI Aquatic Sciences and...

Shark Watch South Australia
Jul 291 min read
![Sharks Cast [Ep #10] ft. Environmental Psychologist Scientist, Dr Brianna Le Busque - How Media Sensationalism Can Affect the Perceived Risk of a Shark Bite](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_c23f850bcda241f29c156ab7aa580a5cf000.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_c23f850bcda241f29c156ab7aa580a5cf000.webp)
![Sharks Cast [Ep #10] ft. Environmental Psychologist Scientist, Dr Brianna Le Busque - How Media Sensationalism Can Affect the Perceived Risk of a Shark Bite](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_c23f850bcda241f29c156ab7aa580a5cf000.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_c23f850bcda241f29c156ab7aa580a5cf000.webp)
Sharks Cast [Ep #10] ft. Environmental Psychologist Scientist, Dr Brianna Le Busque - How Media Sensationalism Can Affect the Perceived Risk of a Shark Bite
Environmental Psychology Scientist, Brianna Le Busque joined Anton for this fascinating discussion about the mental effects of long-term...

Shark Watch South Australia
Jul 231 min read
![Sharks Cast [Ep #9] - SA Algae Bloom: The Deeper Science Perspective with Faith Coleman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_8587f91b6bfc499296c0033835d6669ef000.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_8587f91b6bfc499296c0033835d6669ef000.webp)
![Sharks Cast [Ep #9] - SA Algae Bloom: The Deeper Science Perspective with Faith Coleman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_8587f91b6bfc499296c0033835d6669ef000.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_8587f91b6bfc499296c0033835d6669ef000.webp)
Sharks Cast [Ep #9] - SA Algae Bloom: The Deeper Science Perspective with Faith Coleman
Anton sits down with Founding Partner of EcoProTem, Faith Coleman, who is a highly studious scholar of ecology specialising in the field...

Shark Watch South Australia
Jul 161 min read
![Sharks Cast [Ep #8] The Shark Safe Barrier - Exploring Innovative Infrastructure for SA Shark Deterrents](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_6c3719c9e4ac4cf5810ef58605d66713f000.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_6c3719c9e4ac4cf5810ef58605d66713f000.webp)
![Sharks Cast [Ep #8] The Shark Safe Barrier - Exploring Innovative Infrastructure for SA Shark Deterrents](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_6c3719c9e4ac4cf5810ef58605d66713f000.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_6c3719c9e4ac4cf5810ef58605d66713f000.webp)
Sharks Cast [Ep #8] The Shark Safe Barrier - Exploring Innovative Infrastructure for SA Shark Deterrents
Here's innovative shark bite mitigation infrastructure that the state government "Sharks Task Force" explored in a recent meeting hosted...

Shark Watch South Australia
Jul 101 min read
![Sharks Cast [Ep 7] Tim & Jai Philip's - The Retrieval of Khai Cowley's Body. Ethel Beach Fatal Shark Attack](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_080afe7d5b2f4f5ba5e74637cc94a047f000.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_080afe7d5b2f4f5ba5e74637cc94a047f000.webp)
![Sharks Cast [Ep 7] Tim & Jai Philip's - The Retrieval of Khai Cowley's Body. Ethel Beach Fatal Shark Attack](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54e8ad_080afe7d5b2f4f5ba5e74637cc94a047f000.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/54e8ad_080afe7d5b2f4f5ba5e74637cc94a047f000.webp)
Sharks Cast [Ep 7] Tim & Jai Philip's - The Retrieval of Khai Cowley's Body. Ethel Beach Fatal Shark Attack
SHARKS CAST [EP 7] TIM & JAI PHILIP'S - THE RETRIEVAL MISSION OF KHAI COWLEY'S BODY (FULL EXCLUSIVE PREMIER) WARNING: Viewer Discretion...

Shark Watch South Australia
May 131 min read


Tripple M Brekky Interview with Roo Ditts & Loz - 29 April 2025
Shark Watch SA Founding Director, Anton Covino, sits down with Roo, Ditts, & Loz to discuss the unprecedented coverage of South...

Shark Watch South Australia
May 11 min read


Sharks Cast Episode #3 - Nat Drummond Shark Attack
Nat's incredible story of defiance is one to behold for the ages. After being launched into the open sea from his surf ski by a Great...

Shark Watch South Australia
Mar 231 min read


Sharks Cast Episode 2: The Fight to Get it Right ft. Danny Lee
Host, Anton Covino, sits down and dives into murky waters with guest Danny Lee, as they expose the shortcomings of a poor shark bite...

Shark Watch South Australia
Mar 31 min read


Correspondence sent to SES Regarding Shark Patrol Plane Protocol
To all readers, welcome. If any of you have been keeping in touch with our socials, you would be aware that we have been pursuing a...

Shark Watch South Australia
Mar 23 min read


Sharks Cast - Episode 1: Going "Cray" for "Crays" with Sam Chapman & Alex Ipsen Face to Face with a White Pointer off Cape Jaffa (Feb 2025).
Alex Ipsen & Sam Chapman join me for pod 1 of the "Sharks Cast". We dive into the boys love for the open water and some of the amazing...

Shark Watch South Australia
Feb 161 min read
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