The South Coast is where the “Greatest Shoal on Earth” is located. The annual Sardine Run is approaching since the weather is cooling off and the aloes are in full bloom.
As part of the world‘s largest biomass migration, fishermen, seine netters, divers, and onlookers are already traveling to the Zulu Kingdom’s Paradise.
Sardine Run 2023
The annual Sardine Run, also known as the “Greatest Shoal on Earth,” is about to occur off the South Coast, and anglers, seine netters, divers, and observers are preparing for one of the largest bulk migrations on Earth.
The event is being held in front-row seats on the KZN South Coast, which has the best winter weather. For local fishermen, who bring in large catches to sell directly to customers, fisheries, and restaurants, the run is a highlight of the year.
- Sardine Run, Earth’s largest migration, attracts divers, and anglers.
- KZN South Coast winter event highlights local fishermen’s catches.
- Sardine runs vital for local anglers, providing cash, and up to six weeks of daily fishing.
Demetre Stamatis, a local seine netter, observed intense fish activity with pilot shoals traveling via Mazeppa Bay (Eastern Cape) and Hagga Hagga (Wild Coast).
The run is crucial for local anglers because it provides additional cash for those who have netting licenses and customers who require the catch at this time of year.
With daily fishing of up to 15 nets per day, the sardine run can continue for up to six weeks. There can be days when only one or two nets are used, though.
