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White Shark Diving Company
White Shark Diving Company
White Shark Diving Company
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White Shark Diving Co specializes in exclusive shark cage diving adventure tours in Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. Rated #1 by industry peers, we strive to deliver excellence by being the only Shark Cage Diving Company to offer exclusive & private tours with limited seating capacity for extra comfort, safety and dive time! We are the exclusive carrier of all International Celebrities, VIPs and Sporting Teams. White Shark Diving Company have been advocates for the protection of the Great White Shark species; by pioneering sustainable methods of practice, founding and funding scientific research initiatives and being a key player in the development and implementation of The Great White Shark Protection Foundation of South Africa.
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On the Water
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On the Water
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822danielle
5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
What an incredible experience and amazing service. It was my 50th and my Dad's 76th Birthdays a couple of weeks prior and they knew we had travelled to Sth Africa to celebrate. They booked us on last minute and surprised us with cake. The sharks were up close and personal and even though White Shark sightings are super rare now, the boat crew made sure we had massive 3+ metre bronze whaler sharks getting up close and personal. The on board marine biologist was super knowledgeable and the crew took extra time and patience with Dad, helping him along the way to get in and out of the boat. Amanda and her team looked after us from initial enquiry to completed tour above and beyond our expectations. A great local family business, dedicated to Shark Conservation. Highly recommend!!
Written 23 August 2024
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Martin Rybarik
Piestany, Slovakia77 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
Today, February 2nd, we went shark cage diving. It was an amazing experience. We saw a lot of sharks. We each had 2 dives and we saw a lot of them. They were swimming everywhere. The crew and the entire staff were perfect, they provided us with breakfast in the morning, then lunch later. All instructions were explained to us clearly, factually and in great detail. The crew was very, very helpful 10/10. I have absolutely nothing bad to say. Just perfect
Written 2 February 2025
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Stefana M
Saronno, Italy6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Exciting experience shared with my friends. Everything was good and very well organized. We saw brown sharks close to us. Food before and after the diving included, possibility to buy a professinal video of the experience. To do at least once at life!
Written 26 August 2024
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JO JO
Barcelona, Spain34 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
It is important to know that there are NO LONGER WHITE SHARKS in the bay for a long time.
We are not adequately informed, but it is reality.
This company has been very efficient in managing the reservation and organizing the activity.
The rate of all these companies is high compared to the return of the service.
very fair breakfast and lunch
We had the opportunity to see several sharks and that was it.
A one-time experience and not to be repeated.
too many hours in the car for only one hour of activity.
They promote the great white shark as a marketing hook, when later there are only a few smaller sharks
We are not adequately informed, but it is reality.
This company has been very efficient in managing the reservation and organizing the activity.
The rate of all these companies is high compared to the return of the service.
very fair breakfast and lunch
We had the opportunity to see several sharks and that was it.
A one-time experience and not to be repeated.
too many hours in the car for only one hour of activity.
They promote the great white shark as a marketing hook, when later there are only a few smaller sharks
Written 6 January 2024
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Chantale
4 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Me and my husband stopped at their office in Gangsbaii to get some information. Paul was very nice at answering all of our questions and was honnest enough to say that the weather wasn’t that good for the next couple of days and that our chances of seeing sharks would be reduced.
We exchanged numbers and said we would be coming back to town next week and to keep us posted on the weather.
We kept in touch and came back to do the activity the day Paul suggested would be best.
We were greated with coffee and sandwiches as we were introduced to the security rules. I didn’t want to dive in the cage but still wanted to be part of the trip. I was able to join the group (at a reduced cost).
The trip was full with 22 participants along with 3 crew member.
The trip from the port to the cage was about 20 minutes. As soon as the first bucket of fish was thrown in the water, we saw about 5 sharks arriving closer!!!
The cage holds about 8 persons and everyone had a chance to go twice in the cage. In total, we saw over 20 sharks!!!
The crew was very helpful and respectful of us and of the sharks.
When we came back, there was a warm lasagna waiting for us and we were presented with the footage of the day!
I truly recommend this experience, even if you do not want to dive, it is impressive to see that many sharks from the boat.
P.S. I suggest you bring extra clothes and towels to take a shower after the trip. There are showers in the office. My husband was smelling fish so bad on our way back to our hotel :-)
We exchanged numbers and said we would be coming back to town next week and to keep us posted on the weather.
We kept in touch and came back to do the activity the day Paul suggested would be best.
We were greated with coffee and sandwiches as we were introduced to the security rules. I didn’t want to dive in the cage but still wanted to be part of the trip. I was able to join the group (at a reduced cost).
The trip was full with 22 participants along with 3 crew member.
The trip from the port to the cage was about 20 minutes. As soon as the first bucket of fish was thrown in the water, we saw about 5 sharks arriving closer!!!
The cage holds about 8 persons and everyone had a chance to go twice in the cage. In total, we saw over 20 sharks!!!
The crew was very helpful and respectful of us and of the sharks.
When we came back, there was a warm lasagna waiting for us and we were presented with the footage of the day!
I truly recommend this experience, even if you do not want to dive, it is impressive to see that many sharks from the boat.
P.S. I suggest you bring extra clothes and towels to take a shower after the trip. There are showers in the office. My husband was smelling fish so bad on our way back to our hotel :-)
Written 9 January 2020
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It was an absolute pleasure having you on board and thank you so much for your kind review of your great time with our team and these amazing sharks. Safety is of utmost importance to us and we unfortunately have to cancel all trips when unsafe weather is predicted. Mother Nature is quite unpredictable and it's for this reason that our guests always have a few days in their schedule in which to join us for an adventure at sea We are so glad that we could accommodate you on your return to Cape Town.
Everyone in our WSDC team, are extremely passionate and are actively involved in the conservation and protection of sharks and we go the extra mile in ensuring a safe, educational and memorable time for all. We're pleased that you had the opportunity to experience this firsthand.
It's always advisable to bring towels and a set of dry clothes when going to sea and having a shower after the trip in order to prevent smelling like sushi all the way.😉
Thank you once again for your review and recommendation,
Safety, education, respect and research (while having fun) remain our priorities.
Best wishes and safe travels
Your WSDC team
Written 10 January 2020
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Paul S
Yorkshire, UK59 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Bucket list experience to see big sharks up close and personal which didn’t disappoint. Safety first and professional throughout, the crew were great and allowed plenty of time for all guests to experience being in the water. Saw 19 different Bronze Whaler (Copper) sharks. Unfortunately no Great Whites but that’s nature, right! Highly recommend but note that this is a vigorous activity where you’re buffeted around in what can be very choppy water! I used a snorkel too which was my own.
Written 17 October 2022
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Hello,
We're pleased that you had an absolutely great day with us and that you had the opportunity of meeting the amazing Bronze Whaler sharks!
Although we are dealing with wild and unpredictable animals in their natural habitat, our crew try their utmost to attract the sharks to the boat in order to give all our guests the absolute best experience and we're glad that their efforts paid off during your trip.
Thank you once again for your review and recommendation and we SO look forward to welcoming you on board again.
Safety, education, respect and research (while having fun) remain our priorities.
Best wishes
Your WSDC team
Written 30 December 2022
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Scott G
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Couples
I booked a full week of activities with White Shark Diving Company, and it was amazing. They went above and beyond to make sure we were able to do everything we wanted to do and added several additional things last minute. I would certainly recommend them to anyone visiting Cape Town!
Written 22 September 2022
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Thank you so much for your glowing review! Feedback like this means a huge amount to our tour co-ordinators and crew who work hard to ensure we deliver a world class experience, setting the seal on an adventure that runs like clockwork, making sure our guests maximise their time and enjoyment without the stress that often goes with planning holidays! We hope to welcome you back to South Africa soon!
Your team WSDC.
Written 13 October 2022
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dev
2 contributions
Dec 2019
We were booked in to do a dive on Xmas eve, but the weather wasn't looking good, so they wanted to cancel it and offered us the 22nd or 23rd as alternatives. I have to say, they were very helpful in trying to accommodate us. We went out on the 22nd and had a great experience seeing 15 bronze whaler sharks up close. Unfortunately no Great Whites - apparently they haven't been in the area for several months due to over fishing of their favourite prey species.
Although the numbers of great whites in the area have diminished, it's worhwhile doing this to see the bronze whalers.
Although the numbers of great whites in the area have diminished, it's worhwhile doing this to see the bronze whalers.
Written 6 January 2020
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It was an absolute pleasure having you on board and thank you so much for your kind review of your great time with our team and these amazing sharks. Safety is of utmost importance to us and we unfortunately have to cancel all trips when unsafe weather is predicted. Mother Nature is quite unpredictable and it's for this reason that our guests always have a few days in their schedule in which to join us for an adventure at sea We are so glad that we could accommodate you on the 22nd.
Although Great White sharks numbers are most definitely not the same as a few years ago, they have been seen in our bay as recent as December 2019. They move in and out our bay on a monthly basis and travel the width and breadth of the ocean. Our guests are are in awe when they get an unexpected and welcome surprise in the cage when these magnificent sharks magically appear from the depths. In the meantime we have the absolutely awesome, up to 3.5 m Bronze Whaler sharks providing for the most constant and exhilarating experience.
Everyone in our WSDC team, are extremely passionate and are actively involved in the conservation and protection of sharks and we go the extra mile in ensuring a safe, educational and memorable time for all. We're so glad that you had the opportunity to experience this firsthand.
Thank you once again for your review and recommendation and we look forward to meeting you again.
Safety, education, respect and research (while having fun) remain our priorities.
Best wishes and safe travels
Your WSDC team
Written 7 January 2020
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Michal1500
Warsaw, Poland122 contributions
Nov 2019
We went on a Shark Dive + Whale Watching combo trip in Nov'19.
The experience was very well organized, capable staff, safe. Nice to see acquatic life from up close.
However, be aware that (despite the company's name) chances of spotting a Great White Shark are (as we've been told) usually rather slim - at the time of our trip, they haven't seen even one for weeks. Instead, we have seen plenty of Brown Sharks, which are much smaller and although still exciting, less so than Great Whites.
With whales: we've seen 1 from a distance and that seems to be the standard, rathern than seeing several/up close (blowhole etc.)
Of course this is partly understandable - the company cannot commit to seeing wildlife, which by definition is "wild" and lives by its own rules. However, they could improve advertising to make it more honest - showing Great Whites up close on all website photos and marketing materials is somewhat misleading; and for a steep price like the one being charged, the (potential) customers should be aware from the start of what they might realistically expect.
The experience was very well organized, capable staff, safe. Nice to see acquatic life from up close.
However, be aware that (despite the company's name) chances of spotting a Great White Shark are (as we've been told) usually rather slim - at the time of our trip, they haven't seen even one for weeks. Instead, we have seen plenty of Brown Sharks, which are much smaller and although still exciting, less so than Great Whites.
With whales: we've seen 1 from a distance and that seems to be the standard, rathern than seeing several/up close (blowhole etc.)
Of course this is partly understandable - the company cannot commit to seeing wildlife, which by definition is "wild" and lives by its own rules. However, they could improve advertising to make it more honest - showing Great Whites up close on all website photos and marketing materials is somewhat misleading; and for a steep price like the one being charged, the (potential) customers should be aware from the start of what they might realistically expect.
Written 27 January 2020
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Thank you for you review and thoughts on your experience with us. We're glad that you found our crew and staff very capable, well organized and that you found your safety of utmost importance to us.
Bronze Whaler sharks are mid to bottom feeders and hardly seen at the surface of the ocean. They are about 3.5m big and pretty much the same size as some of the larger juvenile Great Whites we've seen. The fact that they have been seen by our guests on 99% of our trips over the last 6 months is an absolute miracle and our guests thoroughly enjoy their time with sometimes as many as 30 of these absolutely magnificent sharks around the cage. One only has to scroll up and down this review page and note the sequence of excellent reviews we receive from guests having seen both Great White as well as Bronze Whaler sharks or only Bronze Whaler sharks. These excellent reviews are very recent and independently posted by people who are understanding of the fact that running a successful and most importantly safe, shark cage diving operation comes with huge overheads, but that they can rest assured that a good portion of their money also goes towards research.
We truly sympathize with the fact that you did not meet a Great White shark during your trip with us, but as a reputable shark cage diving company we keep strict records of any wildlife sightings and as such, our guests are well informed of previous shark activity prior to joining us. Our guests still decide to join us for an absolutely awesome and unforgettable adventure at sea with the Bronze Whaler sharks and are then pleasantly surprised when a Great White shark also magically appears from the deep. One needs to go to sea with a hopeful attitude of seeing a Great White shark in its natural environment as an experience which is 100% nature related is also 100% unpredictable and although our crew try their utmost in order to attract the sharks to the boat, they remain wild animals which we'll always treat with the utmost respect. The ocean is unfortunately not an aquarium and this also applies to whale watching trips. Whale watching operators only go to sea during the whale season when whales give birth along our coastline and are off the sea during the time of the year when no whales are present. We're glad that you saw a Southern Right whale, contrary to the heading of your review.
Although Great White numbers are not what it used to be many years ago, shark cage diving boats have intermittently seen Great White sharks during trips over the last few months. They are wild animals which cannot be controlled, nor their movements predicted. Although we can be 100% sure of what we have seen in our bay every day, no guarantees or predictions can be made regarding future activity. Great Whites travel freely the entire breadth and width of the ocean and although we might have no or only a few sightings in our bay for a few days, we might then have as many as 8 to 10 the very next day or week we go to sea.
The shark cage diving industry in South Africa contributes immensely to the research and protection of Great White sharks. White Shark Diving Company is actively involved in this mission with our marine and research initiatives and we surely cannot be expected to change our advertising, branding or company name only because Great Whites are not seen on some trips.This would be an exercise in futility, especially since we are actively involved in getting Great White sharks the recognition and protection they so critically deserve. Although South Africa was one of the 1st countries to give these sharks the protection they deserve as a valuable part of the food chain, this protection does not unfortunately extend to other countries where they are still selfishly predated upon by the human race for shark meat and their food resources being destroyed by the shark fin industry.
We look forward to welcoming you on board again and we trust that you'll spread the message that Great White sharks are deserving of our respect, protection and further research in order to prevent them from going extinct.
Safety, education, respect and research (while having fun) remain our priority.
Best wishes and safe travels
Your WSDC team
Written 29 January 2020
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Lauren
1 contribution
Sept 2020 • Couples
My fiancé and I had such an amazing experience which we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Upon arrival we were greeted with warm open hearts.
Everything is so beautiful and magnificent, words and pictures will not do the experience justice.
The entire experience was enhanced by their kindness . I do not for one second regret Cage Diving and choosing to go with them.
Everything is so beautiful and magnificent, words and pictures will not do the experience justice.
The entire experience was enhanced by their kindness . I do not for one second regret Cage Diving and choosing to go with them.
Written 28 September 2020
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Dear Lauren
It was such a pleasure having you both on board and we thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We go the extra mile in giving all our guests the most awesome and unforgettable experience and you're quite correct, words cannot describe the feeling of euphoria when meeting these absolutely magnificent sharks, up close and personal in their natural environment. We're always glad to know that the efforts of our friendly and professional family of crew and staff did not go unnoticed and we will most certainly forward your kind words to the team. It's only thanks to the valued support from our guests, that we may continue with the research and protection of these magnificent animals.
Thank you once again for your review and recommendation and we look forward to seeing you again.
Safety, education, respect and research (while having fun) remain our priority.
Best wishes and safe travels
The WSDC team
Written 30 September 2020
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We have booked for 10 August. We will travel from Hermanus. Please could you give me an approximate idea of the time we need to arrive at Kus Drive. I know it's confirmed the day before but we just need to know for planning. Thank you
Written 17 January 2025
The day always starts very early, myself I was collected from Cape Town and it was around 4.30-5am. The tour starts around 8-9am at Gaansbay and it’s mainly due to weather conditions. I don’t recommend you book later your as sometimes they get cancelled if weather changes on the day
Written 17 January 2025
Hi it may sound like a stupid question but how big are the wet suits ? I’m 6ft 2” and 125kg
Written 4 September 2022
Nik
Cape Town Central, South Africa
For other guests reviewing we have all size wetsuites
From Kiddies 6 year Olds to Adults xxxxxl .
Big enough for a 160kg 6ft7 Springbok Rugby Player .
Written 27 December 2024
Tac72
Bracknell, United Kingdom
Good morning
A few questions:
Is March a good month to see Great White Sharks?
Do you offer refunds if cancelled due to bad weather?
Do you offer refunds if no shark sightings?
How far away are you from the Sea point?
Thank you
Tracy
Written 20 October 2021
Hi Tracy
Thank you so much for your enquiry and please accept my sincerest apology for the delayed response.
If you had asked us 10 years ago whether March would be a good time to see Great White sharks, the answer would have been that Great Whites used to be more prolific in our bay in our winter months, but with their declining numbers and global warmimg, there seems to be no definitive season for seeing Great Whites anymore. They move up and down our coastline, frequent our bay throughout the year and stay for a few weeks or months before moving on again.
In the absence of Great White sharks, our guests are treated to various wildlife sightings on our trips, including various bird life, Southern Right whales (in season), playful seals, majestic stingrays and as many as 20 - 40 Bronze Whaler sharks around the cage at a time and with their sizes ranging from 3 to 3.5m, they also make for an absolutely awesome experience as reflected in our reviews.
Although we request card details as surety, we do not take any payment until our guests actually arrive at our crew house on the day.
We also suggest always keeping a few days open in one's itinerary in order to allow for the weather as we are at the mercy of Mother Nature.
We give a non transferable voucher which is valid for two years if no sharks are sighted during any particular trip as we can never guarantee wildlife sightings.
With the high costs related to our activities, conservation efforts and equipment, we cannot unfortunately offer refunds if no sharks are seen.
We are about two hours drive from Cape Town/Sea Point and we also offer an affordable, safe and reliable shuttle service between Cape Town and Kleinbaai.
We look forward to welcoming you and please do not hesitate to contact our office should you require further information and one of our friendly booking staff will be on hand to assist.
Kind regards
Paul Hammann
Written 23 October 2021
Is it possible anywhere in Gansbaai to really go shark cage diving with equipment? We might go there in May, but after hearing stories of people who went to Gansbaai, I want to make sure that I don’t get crammed up in a tourist cage and get 5 min of shark snorkeling (not that your company does so). I don’t mind spending more but get a really awesome day, since it on top of my bucketlist
Written 22 August 2020
sorry for long answer, i didn't see a notice. I was there 2 times and inside the cage we (8 people) were for 15 minutes and then were dived the second theam of people. Then dived the first group again for 15 minutes and after first the second again. that's all :) I don't know if in Gansbaai somebody making a long trip, probably you need to ask for a personal trip for all day.
Written 30 September 2020
I have booked a holiday for early February and have always wanted to see Great Whites up close. I will be on my own and was wondering how long the tour takes from start to finish and how long in the water with the sharks?
Thanks, Martin
Written 26 October 2019
Hi there soz for late reply. The tour is a half day tour they provide breakfast/lunch first then it’s a 30 minute journey to dive site then you go down in batches of 8 and spend around 10 mins in the water at a time but you get about 3 goes at this so all in around 30 mins in the water which believe me is long enough it’s not the warmest. Then back to shore and soup and roll to warm you up. They really look after you and they’re lovely guys. You won’t regret it it’s well worth the money, just double check to see if the great whites are about at that time of year. Hope this helps.
Written 11 November 2019
Olá, historicamente, dezembro é um período de aparições? Entendo que a natureza é dificil de prever, por isso pergunto sobre a médias dos anos anteriores.
Obrigada.
Written 16 September 2019
Hi Simara
When Great White sharks are present in our bay, it's pretty much during the whole year. December is during our summer when visibility and water temperature is usually lower than during our winter months.
As you point out, we are dealing with Mother Nature which is unpredictable and sightings could range from very good to poor in one day as sharks have a mind of their own. Sightings of Great White sharks are an absolute privilege as their numbers are in decline across the globe.
Every day has a new surprise in store and we've been very fortunate to also have sightings of Bronze Whaler sharks for over 6 months now. These, up to 3.5 m sharks are mid to bottom feeders and hardly seen at the surface, but we've had as many as 15 around the cage and boat on some of our trips. Our guests thoroughly enjoy their time with these very active sharks and are then pleasently surprised when 1 to 4 Great Whites decide to show themselves.
We look forward to meeting you in December for an epic adventure not soon forgotten.
Kind regards
Your WSDC team
Written 16 September 2019
Buen día! Mi nombre es pamela y el 10 de agosto de 2019 vamos a estar en gansbaai junto a mi novio. Es su cumpleaños, por lo que quiero regalarle la excursión de la jaula del titubaron. Mi preguntas son:
Cuál es el precio para una persona? vale aclarar que no hace falta traslado ya que estaremos a 2km del puerto de gansbaai. Si somos dos personas nos hacen alguna rebaja?
Puede ser que ese día no estén las condiciones climáticas para salir? qué pasa si les reservamos y ocurre esto? nos devuelven el dinero?
muchas gracias!
Written 26 July 2019
Hi Pamela
Thank you for your enquiry.
We would be honoured to have you on board on the 10th of August and we'll most certainly make your boyfriend's Birthday, a special one.
Please feel free to contact our Bookings Department and they'll gladly inform you of any specials currently on offer and we do not take any payments upfront, so no need to worry if your trip is perhaps cancelled due to inclement weather.
Weather permitting, we look forward to welcoming you both on the 10th.
Kind regards
Paul Hammann
Written 27 July 2019
Do you see more great whites on the morning trip or afternoon trip?
Written 18 April 2019
Thank you for contacting us.
Sharks will generally hunt at dawn and dusk and at night, but like many predators will feed at any time they come across prey unless they have just eaten. This does not mean though that they are inactive during the day as we experience shark activity right through the day.
Great White sharks are a protected specie and because their numbers are in decline across the globe they are not seen every day in our bay. We do have a huge amount of Bronze Whaler sharks at the moment though.
They are also predators of the ocean, 3.5m in length and we sometimes have as many as 20 around the cage at a time. They are mid to bottom feeders and are hardly seen, but it's been an absolute miracle that they have appeared during 99% of our trips in the last 6 months.
Our guests thoroughly enjoy their time with these amazing sharks as they are constantly active around the cage and boat. Our guests are also then pleasently surprised when they are fortunate enough to get a visit from a Great White shark. Great White sharks travel up and down our coastline looking for prey and every day has a new surprise in store as far as sightings are concerned.
Please do not hesitate to visit our website and contact us, should you require further information.
We look forward to having you on board.
Yours sincerely
The WSDC team
Written 19 April 2019
Do you go to False Bay near Simon's town? I understand that from March to September there are better chances of seeing Great Whites than other locations.
Written 9 February 2019
Hi there
Thank you for your enquiry.
False Bay has not unfortunately had any Great White sharks for over 6 months now.
In Gansbaai we are also experiencing a bit of a Great White 'drought' with only a few sightings every month.
We are however very blessed with great Bronze Whaler shark activity on every single trip we've had in the past 3 months.
These sharks are 3.5 m in length and are mid to bottom feeders, hence they are hardly ever seen at the surface of the ocean.
It's an absolute miracle that our guests have seen these awesome sharks from the cage and boat and they thoroughly enjoy the experience of having sometimes as many as 15 around the cage at a time.
Although are guests are informed of Great White activity prior to their trip, they come with the expectation that seeing a Great White sharks is an absolute gift when dealing with Mother Nature and nothing is guaranteed.
They join our trips with low expectations and are then pleasantly surprised when, whilst having an awesome time with the Bronze Whaler sharks, a Great White decides to visit the cage. Great White sharks travel up and down our coast and every day has a new surprise in store.
We hope to welcome you to our bay when you are in South Africa.
Kind regards
Your WSDC team
Written 10 February 2019
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*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.