Shark Cage Diving
Going Great White Shark Diving in South Africa and more specifically a trip on the Slashfin, is a combination of goosebump inducing thrills, education and relaxation on a luxury boat in the company of experienced experts and researchers!
They will show you how to distinguish between a male and female shark and how to identify a specific shark by its unique dorsal fin and scars. The 20-25 minute boat trip to where the activity is to take place, is by itself an exhilarating adventure.
Named after a legendary 3,3m male shark with a very distinctive dorsal fin, the Slashfin is a unique, multi-million rand aluminium boat custom designed for speed, stability, safety and space and can comfortably accommodate 40 passengers and the crew at a time.
On any given day, we also usually see at least two or more members of the Marine Big Five – sharks, dolphins, whales, seals and penguins, as well as several bird species.
Here is a brief breakdown of what to expect:
• You will receive breakfast or lunch and register your wetsuit size
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Guests receive a pre-trip safety briefing about what to expect during the trip and a biological background on great white sharks
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We then take a 200m stroll down to the harbour to board Slashfin
• Travel time to Dyer Island is approximately 20 minutes, with the shallows being a short 10 minute ride (where we anchor depends on where the sharks are)
• On average, we anchor for 2 hours, but this depends on shark activity, conditions, as well as number of divers
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Weather permitting, we take a quick trip through the infamous Shark Alley
• Lastly, a debrief in the Great White House with soup and bread to warm you up.
• A dedicated marine biologist on board every trip.
Shark cage diving:
Adults R2,550 per person
Children u/12 R1,450 per person
Children u/5 Free
Exclusive Rates:
1 – 8 persons Rack Rate: R46 410
9 – 20 persons Rack Rate: R70 455