Daily Blog 16 January 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Guest Comments:

“This was a great, unforgettable and educational experience! Thanks a lot.”
– Peter

“Great trip. Felt really safe the whole time. The crew was lovely. I will be back with more friends.”
– Christian

“Professional staff and lots of fun. Great experience, will be back. Good knowledge.”
– Dominic

16/01/2026

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Poor

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks, Short-tail stingrays, Cape fur seals

Summary: A successful day on the water, with consistent shark sightings throughout the entire trip! Changed on land, divers were all ready to go in the water to see our beautiful wildlife once at the dive site. The Bronze whaler sharks were present in all sizes, with a mix of male and females. Additionally on anchor, 3 Cape fur seals was sighted as well as 2 different Short-tail stingrays. Thank you to everyone who joined us today!

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