Is shark cage diving safe in South Africa?

The combination of small industry, tight regulations and type of activity means that shark cage diving is paradoxically one of the safest adventure activities that you can do while on vacation in South Africa.

Where is the best shark diving in South Africa?

Gansbaai
While there are wealth of shark viewing and diving opportunities in South Africa, Gansbaai and Shark Alley in particular, is one of the best areas to experience sharks in their natural habitat. Shark Alley is a channel of water between two islands: Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.

Is shark cage diving ethical?

Cage diving Though most sharks are generally safe to be around, great white sharks are the exception. Seasoned divers eager to encounter great whites in their natural habitat may consider cage diving to observe them up close. This does not mean, however, that every single cage diving operation is ethically run.

Where is Shark Alley South Africa?

Adjacent to Dyer Island is Geyser Rock where a colony of 60 000 Cape Fur Seals breed. The strip of sea between Dyer island and Geyser Rock is aptly dubbed ‘Shark Alley’, as the seals who feed here are a constant food source to the sharks.

How much does it cost to shark dive in South Africa?

Seal Island, South Africa $750 Per Diver (Half Day) Super green waters of South Africa offer the original shark-diving destination, entering the cage and watching from the boat in False Bay Seal Island happens after a short 25-minute boat ride from the mainland and less than an hour from Cape Town.

Where can you do shark cage diving in South Africa?

There are two main places in South Africa that promise fantastic shark cage diving experiences namely at Gansbaai and Mossel Bay. Gansbaai is just 2 hours drive from Cape Town and offers amazing South African shark cage diving experiences everyday in the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour.

How much does shark diving cost?

These trips are designed for both experienced shark divers and novices looking to see their first shark. No experience is needed and all gear is provided. Cost: $300 per person, up to 6 guests per trip. Sharks Seen: Mako, Blue, Hammerhead, and Great White Shark.

How ethically swim with sharks?

Cage diving involves being locked inside a metal cage and lowered into the water. The top of the cage is above the surface so that participants, wearing a snorkel and mask, can see the sharks by ducking below the water. The diving cage is one of the best ways that conservationists can study sharks safely.