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

Guest Comments:

” WOW! So amazing – Just brilliant. All the staff was amazing
  and we loved this experience! Thank you!”
– Guildford family

” The crew was so kind, helpful… Amazing !!!”
– Beverly

“Great tour! Lifetime memories “
– Leah

03/09/2022

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Good

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Cape Fur seals, Sevegill sharks

Trip 1.

Bronze whaler shark
We got so lucky to see two Sevengill sharks on our first trip of the day!

Bronze whaler shark
We had some big females around!

Happy divers!

Bronze whaler shark
Two different shark species in one frame! 


Such a great start off the day!

Bronze whaler shark
Beautiful Bronze whalers around!


Our youngest diver of the day!

Bronze whaler shark
Right in front!


Great experience!


Grace our international marine voulenteer ! 


And that is all for the 1st trip of the day! Thanks for joining us!

Trip 2.
Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Such incredible action from the beautiful Bronze Whaler sharks on our second trip of the day!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
The conditions today made for some fantastic views.

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Our divers wasted no time getting in the cage!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Synchronized swimming for our divers!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
This large female unfortunately has a deformity on her snout but that doesn’t slow her down!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Shark kisses!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
All the way from Mexico!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
We also had some magnificent bird life throughout our trip including thousands of Cape Cormorants, Kelp Gulls and this beautiful Harlaub’s Gull.

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Here you can clearly see the protective Nictitating membrane covering the eye of this Bronze Whaler shark.

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Big smiles from inside the cage today!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
“Eye” see you! 

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
Zaina’s birthday posse enjoying the cage diving experience! You guys did great today.

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Beautiful cat-like eyes on the Bronze Whaler sharks!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Coming eye to eye with this big female Bronze Whaler shark!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Ewan and co, all the way from Scotland!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Nom! Here you can see the small but sharp teeth of this Bronze Whaler shark perfect for their diet which mostly consists of small, schooling fish such as Sardines and Anchovies!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
Such a brilliant adventure!

Bronze Whaler shark, South Africa
This gorgeous female gave us some great action throughout the trip!

Shark Cage Diving, South Africa
A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on board today, it was a pleasure having you with us!

Trip 3.

Bronze whaler
Some incredible action we got today!


Sharks coming in fast and close to us!


Some nice visibility still!


And big nom for our divers!


And how lucky were we to also see the Broadnose sevengill shark! Yes, the little buddy is chasing the Bronzie!


Thanks to all who joined us today!

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