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From Cape Town: Gans Bay Shark Cage Diving
Get up close and personal with great white sharks on a cage diving experience in Gansbaai. Learn about the behavior of great white sharks and their role in the ecosystem.
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Highlights
- Get up close and personal with great white sharks in their natural habitat
- Learn about the behavior of great white sharks and their role in the ecosystem
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the diving site with views of the Gansbaai coastline
- See marine wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and seabirds during the journey
- Take a turn in the cage to observe the sharks or stay dry and watch from the deck
Description
Head to Gansbaai, a town located approximately 2.5 hours from Cape Town, and enjoy a shark cage diving experience. Learn about great white sharks and their importance to marine ecosystems. Upon arrival, be welcomed with light refreshments. Then, attend a safety briefing, covering the equipment, cage diving procedures, and conservation practices. Learn fascinating facts about great white sharks, their behavior, and their importance to marine ecosystems. The boat ride to the diving site takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Gansbaai coastline and surrounding waters. Marine wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and seabirds are often spotted during the journey. Groups take turns entering the cage, which can accommodate 4-6 people at a time. No diving experience is necessary. Participants wear wetsuits and masks and breathe naturally while submerged. The crew uses bait and chum to attract sharks to the vicinity, ensuring ethical practices that do not harm the animals. Once a shark approaches, participants duck underwater to view the shark from the safety of the cage, often coming within inches of these awe-inspiring creatures. For those who prefer to stay dry, the deck offers excellent viewing opportunities. The sight of great whites gliding through the water is just as exhilarating from above.Includes
Safety briefing and equipment Light refreshments Boat ride to the diving site Shark cage diving experience Hotel pickup and drop offImportant Information
- No diving experience is necessary Participants will wear wetsuits Ethical practices are used to attract sharks The deck offers excellent viewing opportunities for those who prefer to stay dry Marine wildlife sightings are common during the boat ride
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