Daily Blog 16 October 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Guest comments:

“Great tour, well organized! The crew was also very friendly and helpful. What an amazing experience getting to see those animals in the wild” – Kelly & Arne

“The best experience ever! A sharktastic day!” – Felix & Marc

“Best day ever! Thank you” – Sharon & Ashley

16/10/2022

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Poor

Sightings: Bronze whalers (Copper sharks), Cape Fur seals

Trip 1.

Bronze whaler
Some incredible bronze whaler sightings, we didn’t have to wait too long.

Bronze whaler, Gansbaai, South Africa
Synchronized swimming performed by the Bronze whalers.

Bronze whaler Gansbaai, South Africa
I’m watching you!


The divers enjoying the refreshing waters of our bay.


And we had another visitor around the cage: Cape Fur seal!

Bronze whaler Gansbaai, South Africa
Something to remember!


Happy faces out of the cage!


And that is a wrap for our first trip! Thanks to all who joined!

Trip 2.


Two of our honeymooning guests are ready to take the plunge!


These two ladies were suited up and ready to go.


The sun was shining, the sharks were around, much to smile about!


Excitingly waiting to get in the water with the Bronze whaler sharks.


An exciting end to these guests South African adventure.


More excited and happy shark cage divers.

Bronze whaler shark, South Africa
Whilst the water was a little murky due to recent weather the shark activity on and under the surface made for some fantastic viewing.


A triple threat as three Bronze whalers passed the cage at the same time.


The Bronze whaler sharks were seen consistently throughout the afternoon.


Smiles from the cage from a local volunteer visiting for the day.


The sun came out nicely for the afternoon making these sharks shine.


Say ahhhh.


Some incredible surface activity for our second trip.


Incredible day out at sea! Thanks to all who joined us today!

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