The annual migration of millions of sardines which move up the coast in a northerly direction is the most important biological occurrence that takes place in the waters of KwaZulu-Natal. Every year around June/July the sardine shoals leave their home on the Aghulas Banks and move up the coast towards Mozambique. This phenomenon is thought to be generated when the 'colder water' from the Aghulas Banks 'creeps' up the southern coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

Approximately 23 000 dolphins, 100 000 Cape Gannets, and thousands of sharks and game fish follow the shoals northwards, providing anglers with a bountiful harvest.

Occasionally shoals come close inshore and can be netted from the beach. During the migration the shark nets are removed from beaches along the coast so as not to interfere with this unique natural phenomenon.

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