Great White Shark Diving
Shark Cage Diving is a "must do" for anyone visiting Cape Town. At African Shark Eco-Charters we offer you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the Ocean's most magnificent creatures, the Great White Shark!
Simon's Town is just 40min from Cape Town and the base from where your boat departs early in the morning. A short boat ride will take you into False Bay, famous for the great white "Flying Sharks", a term used for their highly athletic breaching and hunting behavior.
NO QUALIFICATIONS are necessary! The cage floats just under the surface of the water, and it is situated alongside the boat. Only two enter the cage at a time, all scuba equipment stays on board and only the scuba hose enters the cage, allowing you to enjoy a great dive without cumbersome, heavy tanks and gear.
The average dive time is 20-30 minutes depending on the shark activity. Once everyone has had a go, then a second dive is allowed for those interested in diving again. The crew is highly trained and safety is of utmost importance.
The Great White is a very curious animal and will often circle and come up to the cage, as if to get a “personal” look at the diver. This will certainly get your heart rate going and is most definitely a adrenalin rush.
Great White Shark Diving Costs
Transfers: Optional: Return transfers from designated pickup points in Cape TownDuration: Approx 5.5 hours. The trip departs from Simonstown at 7am sharp and returns at 12h30.
How many passengers on the boat? 12. We focus on smaller groups to ensure that everyone has a personal experience with the great white sharks.
How many divers in the cage? 2 maximum
Do you offer scuba? Yes All diving equipment is supplied. No diving experience is necessary.
Does using scuba affect the sharks coming to the boat? No. In our experience working in False Bay since 1996, we have found that the bubbles or scuba noise have no effect on the great white sharks.
Do you use shark liver to attract sharks? No
Do: Come along even if just surface-viewing, Take motion sickness tablets, bring warm clothing, sunscreen and hat, bring your camera!
Don't: Hesitate, book with us today!!
Please Note: We have a very high success rate, however with all wild animals, shark sightings, activity, predation events and breaching can vary from day to day. Even during peak season there may be days when we do not see any breaching or predatory events.
Please be aware of this, so you do not arrive with unrealistic expectations. Rather come hoping to see these natural events, than expecting. No refunds will be made for non-sightings. We will however offer you a voucher for another trip.
