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A valuable collection of blog posts about Shark Diving in South Africa and the world.
3 Small Changes YOU Can Make to Protect Our Oceans
Shark cage diving offers a unique look into our magnificent, diverse marine world but what can we do to keep it pristine? To many, going shark cage diving is much more than just crossing an item off the bucket list. Shark cage diving offers a window to our...
Shark Cage Diving: Declining Numbers Mean That Our Time Could Be Running Out
Welcome to Gansbaai, situated in the Western Cape province of South Africa. This quaint coastal town has a rich historical heritage but is perhaps best known for the diverse marine life, located only 15 minutes from the shore. Here you will find an almost perfect...
Shark Cage Diving: Am I locked in?
Safety and cage information to put your mind at ease before your trip Shark cage diving is one of the most popular activities in the Western Cape. Adventure seekers, conservationists and animal-lovers alike, come out to hit the water and encounter the incredible...
Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai?
Fun facts about the town and the sharks you could meet Gansbaai is one of the best regions in the Western Cape for shark cage diving. Not only is it a scenic little fishing town, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s also conservationally significant. As...
How to prepare for your shark cage diving experience
Shark cage diving can seem like a daunting activity if you’ve never done it before. Despite being well managed and carefully controlled, there are one or two things you need to know, and do, in preparation for your shark cage excursion. We’ll take you through the...
Ethical Shark Cage Diving
An animal encounter you can feel good about Shark cage diving is considered one of SA’s fastest-growing animal encounter experiences, with tourists and locals alike, travelling to meet our Great Whites face-to-face. For many, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience...
Shark Cage Diving FAQs
We understand that shark cage diving isn’t an everyday experience. In fact, part of what makes it so memorable is the fact that many people will only have the opportunity once or twice in their lifetime. In light of this, it’s normal to have questions and need more...
Shark Cage Diving: Truth versus Myths
Shark cage diving is one of the most popular activities in the Western Cape and many parts of South Africa - especially for travelling marine animal lovers who wish to encounter these incredible creatures up close. But many people have their reservations about trying...
Shark Cage Diving – a Bucket List Experience
Shark cage diving is a phenomenal bucket list experience - offering you the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most respected and fascinating creatures of the deep. The coastal region between Cape Town and Durban is the perfect setting for you to...
Planning a Shark Cage Diving Getaway
Shark cage diving is both exhilarating and oddly peaceful - depending on who you ask. However, it’s undeniably a bonding experience for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike. There are a range of good reasons to add it to your bucket list but mostly because planning...
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