Going Shark Diving in South Africa and more specifically a trip on the Slashfin vessel, is a combination of goosebump thrills, education and relaxation on a luxury boat in the company of experienced experts and researchers!

They will show you how to distinguish between a male and female shark and how to identify a specific shark by its unique dorsal fin and scars.

The 20 – 25 minute boat trip to where the Shark Cage diving activity is to take place, is by itself an exhilarating adventure.

Named after a legendary 3,3 m male shark with a very distinctive dorsal fin, the Slashfin is a unique, multi-million rand aluminium boat custom designed for speed, stability, safety and space and can comfortably accommodate 40 passengers and the crew at a time.

On any given day, we also usually see at least two or more members of the Marine Big Five – sharks, dolphins, whales, seals and penguins, as well as several bird species.

Here is a brief breakdown of what to expect:

• Before the trip guests meet at the Great White House in Kleinbaai 
• You will receive breakfast or lunch and register your wetsuit size
• Guests receive a pre-trip safety briefing about what to expect during the trip and a biological background on great white sharks
• We then take a 200m stroll down to the harbour to board Slashfin
• Travel time to Dyer Island is approximately 20 minutes, with the shallows being a short 10 minute ride (where we anchor depends on where the sharks are)
• On average, we anchor for 2 hours, but this depends on shark activity, conditions, as well as number of divers
• Weather permitting, we take a quick trip through the infamous Shark Alley
• Lastly, a debrief in the Great White House and a celebratory beverage to toast the occasion!

We could also arrange safe and comfortable airconditioned return transport from Cape Town or Stellenbosch to Gansbaai for the Shark Cage diving experience.

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Includes

• A Shark Cage Dive / Viewing guided by a marine biologist
• a light meal (breakfast or lunch depending on time of trip)
• refreshments on board
• Soup and bread on return
• Equipment such as wetsuits, booties, masks and towels are provided.
• Life jackets and waterproof jackets are also supplied.
• Enjoy a hot water shower on board Slashfin.
• A video link of your experience is included in the price.

Excluded

Sunblock and Swimwear

What to Wear: Bathing Costume, warm clothing (it is cold on the water when the wind blows), tackies / sneakers, wind breaker.

What to bring: Camera, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Bathing Costume, Anti Nausea medication (should seasickness be a concern- recommend that it is taken the night before and two hours prior to the trip).