We say to see a White Shark In more abundance May- November is the best time. Over the years sightings at specific times have been harder to predict. Environment factors and predation of orca has seen fewer Great White Sharks In the bay but that does not mean we still do not see them. It is better to call us before hand or enquire on Whattsapp or email so you know what sightings of which shark we have had. We also have a big population of Bronze Whaler sharks and we can observe the Seven Gill Cow sharks throughout the year also.

Good day It is true that we had 1Orca in our area at the middle of May and our sharks disappeared for +-19 days. We have been very lucky as our sharks have returned since then. As we are working with wildlife, we can never guarantee sightings Please feel free to ask if you have further questions. White Shark Projects

We take children over the age of 6 years old. Our skipper prefers them to be 9 years or older to go inside the cage but we will judge it on the size/height of the child also

Thank you for contacting us, we love hearing from you. I am delighted to meet another shark fanatic! But I completely understand your concern. All I can do, is tell you how the situation stands at the moment... The Orcas were last spotted at the beginning of July. The sharks have been back for a couple of weeks now. At the beginning, they were still a little skittish, but they now seem to have relaxed now. Here in Gansbaai, there is no definite season for Great Whites, we just have a perpetual presence of Great Whites moving through the area. Winter is considered the best time to view the sharks as, generally speaking, there are more GW's in the area, plus the big males tend to arrive just in time for the pupping season of the seals. In winter, our water is also a fraction warmer than it is in Summer, which makes the sharks feel a little more frisky, as they have more energy to spend. So, no, I won't say the season has ended. We just have to hope that the sharks come to introduce themselves to you on your dive. If I may make 1 recommendation though... The Western Cape is not known as the Cape of Storms for no reason, especially this time of year. So, if I were you, I would keep at least 1 other day free, in case we have to postpone your tour, due to weather or sea conditions. I wouldn't want you to miss out on this opportunity, due to bad weather. Also, in the event of not seeing a shark on your tour, then you can also reschedule to come again the following day and try again. If you would like me to send you a shark update a day or two before your tour, please send me an email to admin (at) whitesharkprojects. co. za Thank you again and travel safe.

Good morning! We just hold our breath, like you do when you swim in a pool. The cage is not completely submerged - the top of the cage is above the water's surface, so you just go up and down in the cage in order to breathe. No diving experience is necessary. Our winter months are the best season to view the sharks, so from May - August. If you have any additional questions, please do let me know.

Good morning Mark and a Happy New Year to you! I am delighted to meet another shark FINatic! Thank you for your questions, I will do my best to give you all the relevant answers. So allow me to start from the beginning: July/August is the best time of year to view Great White Sharks here in South Africa - they prefer our winter months as it is the pupping season for the Cape Fur Seals. Our water is slightly warmer in winter too, which makes the sharks a little more frisky as they have more energy to spend. Also, our school holidays finish towards the end of July, so if you come after that it is also a bit quieter. We are located in Gansbaai, a 2 hours' drive from Cape Town. We charge R400 per person for a return transfer. But, if I may make a suggestion, I would recommend that you perhaps consider staying in Hermanus for 2 or 3 days. Hermanus as you may know, is the best place to view Southern Right Whales, who visit our shores during our winter months. Hermanus is only a 35 minute drive from Gansbaai, and has a plethora of activities, restaurants and accommodations to choose from. This will also allow you to make a double booking - what I mean with this is that if you want to dive say on the 2nd of August, then I suggest that you make another booking for either the 3rd or the 4th of August too. This way, if we need to cancel a dive due to bad weather, then you still stand a chance of going again as you will already have your space booked and you are still in the area. But, in the event of having a successful dive on the 2nd of August, then you just cancel the other booking. It is such a catch 22: winter is the best time for the sharks, but the worst time for our weather. And too often have I seen the disappointment when we've had to cancel tours due to weather and then our clients are unable to reschedule due to their pre-planned itineraries. And I most definitely would not want you to miss out after having waited 52 years for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. If you send me your e-mail address, I can send you some more detailed info on the dive etc. So I suggest that you book your flights first, then your accommodation and then your activities - I am happy to offer you some recommendations for all of the above in our area. I had a quick look on Emirates, their flight via Dubai is about 550 GBP. British Airways flies direct to Cape Town, but it may be more expensive. Our shark cage diving is R1800 per person. My only other recommendation to you would be that you don't try to schedule too much into your itinerary - allow yourselves some time to relax and to truly soak up the atmosphere, nature and the people of our country. I hope this helps you a bit Mark - if you have any additional questions or would like more information, send me your e-mail address and I will happily assist. Warm regards, Inge

Ideally have a go pro strapped to your chest and record everything. This lets you have your hands free to hold on in the appropriate place which you will need to do and not miss a thing.