The Shark Bookings Blog
A valuable collection of blog posts about Shark Diving in South Africa and the world.
The Evolution Of The Shark
Going cage diving in Gansbaai is one of the best ways to enjoy up-close encounters with one of nature’s most fearsome predators – the legendary great white. Known for its prodigious hunting expertise and prowess, the animal’s sleek, torpedo-like form certainly...
Shipwrecks in the Western Cape
Whenever the word “shipwreck” is mentioned, many of us immediately think of Rose DeWitt Bukater and Jack Dawson, two star-crossed lovers aboard a doomed ship, with Celine Dion’s dulcet voice screeching in the background about how her heart will go on. As much of a...
Discovering Danger Point Lighthouse
Named by Bartholomeu Dias in 1488, Danger Point (so called because of the rocky seas known to steer ships off course and onto a path of peril) is home to one of South Africa’s most historical lighthouses. 1895, it was decided that this area of Gansbaai’s coastline was...
Fynbos Kingdom
Fynbos; the name given to a group of plants indigenous to South Africa, translates directly as “fine bush”. This fynbos group can be split into four subdivisions, namely geophytes, proteas, ericas and restios. These plants are an essential component of the country’s...
Popular sharks to dive with
Shark diving in South Africa has become extremely popular and people visiting the country flock to towns like Gansbaai and False Bay to experience this amazing activity. Some sharks are more dangerous than others and it’s good to have some knowledge on what to expect...
Visit Gansbaai
The popular seaside town of Gansbaai is mostly known for being the prime spot in South Africa to partake in great white shark cage diving. Cage diving in Gansbaai has become one of the most popular activities for tourists visiting the beautiful country, but is an...
Why Great White Sharks Can’t Be Kept in Captivity
While thousands of adrenaline enthusiasts, adventure fanatics and brave tourists go Great White Shark cage diving in Gansbaai every year, many people who can’t find the courage to do so have headed to many an aquarium with the intention of viewing the sharks in...
The Truth Behind Shark Fin Soup
While environmentalists continue to shout about the illegal fishing and fining of sharks, shark fin soup continues to grow in popularity. Shark finning is prohibited by many countries and has been banned by several ocean authorities, however many international waters...
The risks of surfing in Great White Shark Territory
It’s difficult to get a passionate surfer out of the waters. And although it’s hard to believe that anyone would risk a shark attack for the love of surfing a wave, for many it’s become second nature. Most of us think they’re crazy but in truth they know their trade...
The Mystery of Sharks Revealed: Go Shark Cage Diving in Cape Town
In recent years, shark cage diving has become one of the most popular extreme sports in the world: it gives us the chance to come up close with the oceans largest predators and to feel the incredible adrenaline rush which accompanies them. However, many of those brave...
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