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GANSBAAI TOURISM BUREAU
Gateway Centre
Kapokblom street
P.O. Box 399
Gansbaai
7220
Tel. : +27 (0) 28 3841439
Fax : +27 (0) 28 3840955
Email: info@gansbaaiinfo.com


 
SHARK CAGE DIVING

Great White Sharks
The Dyer Island Group, a few km south of Gansbaai, is home to about 50´000 cape fur seals. skip

Equivalent number of African penguins and uncountable other sea-birds. No wonder, hundreds of Great White Sharks have decided that this is where they belong as well. From Kleinbaai, a small natural harbour on Dangerpoint Peninsula, boats leave every morning to take travellers out to show them the Great White Sharks.

A typical white shark diving excursion takes between 3-5 hours, depending on the weather, sea conditions and shark behaviour. Trips depart from Kleinbaai harbour and anchor site depends on the sea conditions, weather and previous shark sightings. There is the option of surface viewing or entering the water in a secure cage. Those wishing to cage dive do not have to be scuba qualified.

The specially designed shark diving cage is very secure, and floats with part of the cage out of the water. Divers are never more than one meter below the surface and air is supplied from a cylinder on the boat so no bulky scuba equipment is needed. All of the necessary diving equipment is supplied, and all shark diving operators have to comply with strict safety rules set out by the South African government.

The best time of year to view great white sharks is from June to September. During this time 4 or 5 sharks are usually encountered in a day, but as many as 18 have been seen. This high season corresponds with the South African winter, and winter storms can prevent boats from launching so schedule a few additional days into your itinerary.

Great White Shark Tours
Great White Shark Tours You will definitely not be going wrong when choosing to join Brian McFarlane's team for a trip!! Very educational, and LOTS of fun! You do not need any diving experience or qualifications! Each trip is unique and your experience will live with you forever.

Street Address: 8 Swart Street, Kleinbaai, Gansbaai
Mobile +27 83 300 2138
Email: brian@sharkcagediving.net
Website: www.sharkcagediving.net
Marine Dynamics
Marine Dynamics Marine Dynamic is the real McCoy. Marine Dynamics, a diving operation specialising in encounters with the Great White shark (Carcharodon carcharias), is based in the fishing village of Gansbaai

Street Address: Mr Wilfred Chivell, Postal Box 78, Gansbaai, 7220
Tel +27 28 384 1005 / +27 82 380 3405
Email: dive@sharkwatchsa.com
Shark Diving Unlimited
Shark Diving Unlimited Dive with the Best! Shark Diving Unlimited is a diving company offering shark diving tours formulated to suit the needs of a serious diver wanting to experience an intimate diving encounter with great white sharks

Street Address: Mr Michael Rutzen, Postal Box 511, Gansbaai, 7220
Tel +27 28 384 2787 / +27 82 441 4555
Email: info@sharkdivingunlimited.com
White Shark Ecoventures
White Shark Ecoventures Join the oldest, most experienced operator on-board one of the largest and most luxurious vessels available. Megalodon II was especially designed for the ultimate stability and comfort, with highly qualified crew guaranteed to always put your safety first. As they have a passion for promoting the conservation of sharks globally, they were also the founders of the Great White Protection Foundation and members of The Shark Trust and the South African Shark Conservancy.

Tel +27 21 532 0470 / +27 83 412 3733
Email: sharkdive@iafrica.com
Website: www.white-shark-diving.com
White Shark Projects
White Shark Projects Most successful White Shark Organization in the World! White Shark Projects offers: *White Shark diving and viewing. *A Student educational programme with international lecture tours, an international membership programme and community development projects.

Street Address: Charmaine Beukes, 16 Geelbek Street, Kleinbaai, 7220.
Tel +27 21 405 4537 / +27 28 384 1774
Email: bookings@whitesharkprojects.co.za








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