Gansbaai, once the 'great white shark capital of the world,' is experiencing a dramatic decline in these iconic predators. Ecotourism operators like Marine Dynamics report a significant absence, with bronze whalers now dominating sightings. This shift raises serious concerns about the health of the marine ecosystem and the future of great white populations. Conservationists attribute the decline to a combination of factors, including increased orca predation and human activities. Longline fishing operations contribute through bycatch, while shark control measures like nets and drumlines also result in significant mortality. Studies from over a decade ago estimated over 1,000 great whites, but current numbers are drastically lower, prompting calls for urgent conservation action.