The Algoa Bay great white shark research project came to a halt a few weeks ago, with researchers saying they were owed R300 000 for work spanning seven months.
But more money from the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality could result in its relaunch.
Before the research stalled, the data showed there had been a significant increase in white shark activity in the Bay between 2011 and the end of last year.
Earlier this month, pro surfer Mick Fanning escaped a great white shark encounter at the World Surf League’s Jeffreys Bay Open. Only days before, two shark attacks were reported along the Garden Route.
