Dr. Sara Andreotti is the Founding Director & COO of SharkSafe Barrier, whose flagship product, the SharkSafe Barrier (TM), employs eco-friendly technology mimicking kelp forests to deter large predatory sharks. As one of the co-inventors, she envisions the barrier promoting peaceful coexistence between humans and sharks, revitalising coastal ecology and tourism.
A marine biologist and extraordinary lecturer at Stellenbosch University, Sara specialises in global shark management and conservation. Her pioneering research, including genetic analysis and population assessments, led to the first national evaluation of South African white shark population. As a supervisor and researcher, she fosters academic growth, overseeing multiple postgraduate projects and in 2022 she co-founded the SharkWise Project Marine Internship programme.
