There are two prime seasons for viewing Great White Sharks at the Neptune Islands in South Australia.

The first of these is our summer season where thousands of fur seals congregate for their annual pupping and breeding season. Peak shark activity starts in December and usually lasts well into the month of February.

Advantages at joining us at this time include enjoying longer "summery" days, and warmer water up to 20 C. The generally milder weather of this summer season also allows us more opportunities for island shore parties where we encourage all passengers to explore the wonder of these remote islands on our expedition tender boat.

On many summery dates Bronze Whaler and Mako sharks also visit us in addition to the Great Whites.

Our main viewing season however, is from May through to October. This is a time when the growing seal pups that were born in the summer start to venture out further from the safety of the shore and hunt for themselves. This provides a natural food source for the sharks to target and as a result this time of year we witness more natural predation events.

The potential downside of the "winter season" is that there is more of a chance of experiencing blustery winter weather on some days. However with the 3 day plus agenda, and from our sheltered anchorage and large stable and warm vessel, we can happily operate and view the generally bigger and more active sharks in comfort at this time. Also note that in the offshore winter waters around the Neptune Islands, a warm water current does tend to keep the temperature above 15-16 Celsius.

Summary: Although sharks can be found in any month, and there seems to be great variations and exceptions with every year and every season with both the weather and the shark activity.