The sardine run was once known as the greatest shoal on earth. But in recent times it has diminished. Government has reduced fishing quota’s by 50%, giving hope of a revival. Ryan and Hansa set out to locate and document a super shoal – if it still exists…

The last great shoal - South Africa's Sardine Run

The chasing tails team is on their latest mission. Recent government changes to the management of South African sardine stocks may have revived South Africa’s famed sardine run. Ryan, Hansa and Marcus are on a near impossible mission to locate and film the last great super shoal. Follow the teams ‘seat of the pants’ adventure as they explore the length of South Africa’s wild coast in search of the elusive sardine.

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