National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004)RegulationsThreatened or Protected Marine Species Regulations, 2017Provisions Relating to Listed Threatened or Protected Marine SpeciesChapter 11 : Permits for Boat-Based Whale and Dolphin Watching and White Shark Cage Diving68. White shark cage diving permits |
| (1) | A white shark cage diving permit may be issued to a person who carries out the restricted activity of white shark cage diving as prescribed in these Regulations. |
| (2) | The issuing authority may issue permits for white shark cage diving in the areas contemplated in Annexure 7 to these Regulations. |
| (3) | The Minister may determine the number of permits that may be issued by the issuing authority in each area for white shark cage diving, based on the best available scientific evidence and having regard to the precautionary principle. |
| (4) | A person may apply for a white shark cage diving permit following an invitation published by the Minister. |