Daily Blog 03 November 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Guest Comments:

“We braved the weather to see some beautiful copper sharks! Great crew & a great time!” – Anne & Connor

“Weather tried to ruin it, but didn’t! Fantastic experience” – Paula & Ian

“Amazing tour + amazing guides” – Eddie, Anne, Moira, Roy & Richard

03/11/2022

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Low

Visibility: High

Sightings: Bronze whalers, Cape Fur seal

Trip 1.

Bronze whaler, Gansbaai, South Africa
We got the sharks rather quickly but it took them some time to gain their confidence!

Bronze whalers, Gansbaai, South Africa
And then they came very close to the cage!

Bronze whalers, Gansbaai, South Africa
Some incredible action we had!


And we had a Cape Cormorant around too

Bronze whalers, Gansbaai, South Africa
Our divers enjoying their time in the cage


Thanks to all who were brave enough to face the rain today!

Trip 2.

Shark cage diving, South Africa
An activity fun for the entire family!

bronze whaler shark, South Africa
The Bronze whaler sharks were quick to arrive and stuck around the entire trip.

shark cage diving, South Africa
Our divers braved the rain and chilly waters but still came out smiling.

Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Some up close and personal encounters this afternoon.

Shark cage diving, South Africa
Our youngest diver of the day, Max, met our smallest shark of the day, a juvenile male Bronze whaler we have decided to name Max as well.

Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Max, the juvenile male Bronze whaler shark!

Shark cage diving, South Africa
The views from onboard were just as nice.

Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
The majority of our sightings were large, adult females, including this previously ORI-tagged individual.

Shark cage diving, South Africa
A big thank you to all our guests, you not only braved the sharks and chilly Atlantic waters but the rain, all with smiles on your faces!

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