Meet dorien, great white shark tracking in mossel bay shark. Great white shark cage diving near hermanus is one of cape towns major attractions to experience the thrill of seeing the mighty great white shark up close. Great white shark dive posted on june 29, 2010 by mackerers blog we holed up in hermanus as a midpoint between cape town and the dive spot, gansbaai. Jun 18, 2009 great white shark cage diving in hermanus is the place on the planet to do it, with a hit rate of 99% all year long and some boats can see up to 10 or 15 sharks in one trip out to sea, with. Watkins shark dive, hermanus, south africa youtube.
Hi, i would also very much like to add my thoughts to shark lady adventures. A number of tour operators offer shark cage diving trips and prebooking is essenti. Shark cage diving is an awesome experience from both above and below the surface. Our shark tours start in cape town and extend to the overberg region, the great white shark s breeding ground. We a small group of three stayed in hermanus for three days cage diving in july 2009, from the very start all efforts were made to make us feel welcome and the shark diving was out of this world. The exact world record white shark is a contested issue, but chances are it is between 67m. Famous people who have shark cage dived in gansbaai near hermanus great white shark cage diving has been operating here for over 30 years. Despite being much maligned and publicly feared, surprisingly little is understood of the white sharks life and behavior.
These apartments are 5 minutes walk from kleinbaai harbour, the departure point for shark cage diving tours. In the overberg region, shark cage dives are conducted from gansbaai, situated approximately 40 minutes outside hermanus. Shark cage diving experience gans bay, south africa. With its striking coastal views, a nature reserve rich in biodiversity, exciting bird and whale watching, and exhilarating shark cage diving boat trips, this idyllic town has something for all. Great white shark cage diving hermanus, near cape town in. Great white shark cage diving at kleinbaai near hermanus from r2100 to r2450 3 to 5 hrs sightings are not 100% guaranteed copper shark are being spotted on a lot of trips whale watching boat trips r950 to r90 2 to 3 hrs whale watching season starts june, 20 20. We invite you to join us onboard our boat, apex predator, for the ultimate great white shark cage diving and surface viewing adventure tour in south africa. Great white shark cage diving tours leave from kleinbaai harbour on the dangerpoint peninsula like clockwork, morning till evening offering guests an experience of a lifetime. We explain how white shark projects works with the sharks in the area and how. Hermanus activities tours adventures great white sharks. Gansbaai, a small dreamy fishing village, is precisely where our thrilling diving tours start. Great white shark diving gansbaai great white shark cage. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus at 46 main road. Hermanus is excellently positioned in the heart of walker bay, the next major bay between false bay and cape agulhas in the southwest of south africa.
The shuttle bus is available to collect from hotels in cape town and surrounds, and deliver guests to the doorstep, however please be advised that collection may be as early as 04h00. Jan 15, 2018 meet dorien, a female, 351kg great white shark tagged for tracking and conservation research data in mossel bay. Our 21 staff members have a range of qualifications that enables them, as a team, to effectively coordinate activities around great white sharks which include. Hermanus is on the farwestern side of the same bay.
White shark diving co specializes in exclusive great white shark adventure tours in gansbaai, western cape, south africa. The great white shark diving industry has ensured yet another great reason for travelers to choose south africa as a preferred destination. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus, south africa. For a complete list of system requirements and supported platforms, please consult the users guide information about each release can be found in the release notes each windows package comes with the latest stable release of npcap, which is required for live packet capture. South african shark conservancy more than just sharks.
Great white shark accommodation is situated in gansbaai and features an outdoor swimming pool, wifi and free parking. White shark cape town in south africa gansbaai cage diving. Our shark tours start in cape town and extend to the overberg region, the great white sharks breeding ground. Hermanus activities, tours and adventures are based in the delightfully pretty seaside town of hermanus which has so much going on that it is an adventure playground, situated only 90 mins from cape town, the town is sandwiched between the very scenic horseshoe coastline of walker bay famous for its whales and a long, high lofty mountain. Gansbaai shark tours can either be booked by making use of our shuttle service. White shark, any member of the largest species of the mackerel sharks lamnidae and one of the most powerful and dangerous predatory sharks in the world. Outside gansbaai, only a 40 minutes drive from hermanus, youll find one of the highest concentrations of great white sharks in the world.
Shark cage diving in gansbaai, south africa with marine dynamics. White shark diving company gansbaai 2020 all you need. Shark cage diving is situated in kleinbaai, about 2 hours drive from cape town. Service delivery, conservation, education and research. Only in south africa will you be able to do a big 7 safari in the areas. Meet one of natures most feared predators, the great white shark, up close and. We are dedicated to creating awareness of great white sharks through education, especially to the local children who are the future of our country. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus, south africa is an utterly incredible experience that all the family can do with 12 year old kids to 92 year old grandmas jumping into the cage. Special price of only r995 per person and each person on the trip gets either a free nights accommodation in a dorm or r100 per person off the cost of private rooms.
This thrilling and exciting adventure activity has encouraged tourism as well as providing many with job opportunities in areas such as gansbaai near hermanus where job opportunities are scarce. Shark cage diving in gansbaai with white shark projects can provide you with a unique opportunity to witness the wonder of the great white shark in a safe and. This is not the biggest company doing cage diving, but because of that you actually get more time in the cage. Percy tours and transfers, hermanus, hermanus, western cape. White shark guest house gansbaai accommodation is located in kleinbaai 400 meters from the harbor where shark cage diving and whale watching boats departure. All great white shark diving trips launch from kleinbaai harbour, which is a couple of kilometers from gansbaai the white shark capital of the world. Our destination is an underwater channel which lies between two islands. During the 45 minute journey from hermanus to the harbour at gansbaai, pronounced hansbaai by the way, percy chats nonstop about great white sharks, how they are not the frenzied man eaters that the hyped media would lead you to believe, what their characters are like, what their behaviours and preferred habitats are, what they really like to eat thankfully not humans as we are too crunchy.
Join us shark diving in gansbaai, often referred to as the capital for diving with and viewing great white sharks in the world. It is a unique area off the coast where sharks come to hunt seals. Prices activities tours hermanus whales great white. The waters around south africa are internationally recognised as being hotbeds of marine activity, with places like false bay and gansbaai renowned for great white shark activity, while hermanus enjoys a fantastic whale watching season. Great white accommodation, kleinbaai updated 2020 prices. Its easy to understand why shark cage diving is such a popular tourist activity in south africa. Shark cage diving near hermanus hermanus message board. Great white shark cage diving vacations at hermanus, south. In gansbaai, the largest white shark ever caught was at danger point and measured up to 5. Whale tours great white shark tours by scenic helicopter civair. This was on our bucket list and white shark africia certainly fulfilled it. Xplora tours, hermanus shark cage diving whale watching. As apex predators, the great white shark is vital to the health of our oceans.
White shark projects is about more than shark diving south africa. Numbers of great whites around the world are extremely low an estimated 2000 read more read more. South african shark conservancy is an ngo based in hermanus. Track doriens whereabouts and find the best time to spot her, in this great blog article. Unlike the true fishes, sharks dont have internal bone, but instead have a cartilaginous skeleton chondrichthyes. Come face to face with a great white shark in the infamous shark alley, near the fishing village of gansbaai, about 2 hours out of cape town. Cape town shark cage diving enthusiasts can find fossilised shark teeth on. Hermanus in south africa is without a shadow of a doubt, the best and most productive destination for experiencing great white sharks and whales at close quarters anywhere in the world. All present and past releases can be found in our download area installation notes.
Cape whale coastgreat white shark cape whale coast. Not only is the large population of whales and sharks unparalleled elsewhere, but the locations are so accessible and in close proximity to land, that you are virtually guaranteed to witness numerous animals. This is the place on the planet to do it, with literally loads of famous people doing it here in recent years including prince harry, brad pitt, king of jordon, matt damon, katie melua, steffi graff, sting, nicholas cage apt name, richard e. Cage diving with great white sharks in south africa is a once in a lifetime experience shark diving with white shark projects can provide you with a unique. Whale tours and great white shark tours by scenic helicopter transfers via sir lowrys pass, elgin, hermanus, stanford and then on to gansbaai. Shark cage diving sharklady adventures make your booking. Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark. They control the food chain from the top down, feeding on the weakest specimens first and keeping the marine ecosystem in balance. Great white shark cage dive in gansbaai 2020 hermanus.
Great white shark cage diving hermanus gansbaai cape town. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus is a 365 day a year activity weather. Great white shark cage diving hermanus backpackers flickr. Gansbaai is a charming little fishing town popular with urbanites looking to escape the busy city life. A personal eyetoeye encounter with this awesome animal is guaranteed to get the adrenaline pumping, and will truly be one of the most breathtaking experiences you will ever live to remember. Great white shark diving south africa marine dynamics. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus is located at 46 main road, hermanus, 7200, south africa. Shark cage diving has grown exponentially in popularity over the last few year and is undeniably one of the most thrilling experiences on the planet and not for the faint of heart. For selfdrive clients, you will be issued detailed directions with gps locations. Meet dorien, a female, 351kg great white shark tagged for tracking and conservation research data in mossel bay. Shark lady shark diving hermanus forum tripadvisor.
White shark diving up close and personal our cage is situated next to the side of the boat and once ready to take the dive, our dive master would assist the diver into the opening at the top of the cage. White shark mouse gm1603 genghis khan white 4800 dpi. Safety was priority but the appreciation of the white whites and care towards them was top class. An excursion will take between 3 to 5 hours, depending on factors such as the sea conditions, weather and the behaviour of the sharks. Gansbaai is known as the great white shark capital of the world and is only a two and a half hour scenic drive from cape town. Sharklady adventures conserve and protect the sharks and all marine life on our coastline.
Kennedys beach villa afilliated with great white shark tours great white shark cage diving, as a major tourist activity, is only legally allowed in 2 places on the planet south africa and australia, with each country protecting this incredible species for over 15 years. Aug 15, 2019 great white shark cage diving tours leave from kleinbaai harbour on the dangerpoint peninsula like clockwork, morning till evening offering guests an experience of a lifetime. With its striking coastal views, a nature reserve rich in biodiversity, exciting bird and whale watching, and exhilarating shark cage diving boat. Here you can find out all about cage diving in south africa. Safaris white shark cape town cage diving in south africa. Famous for some of the best whalewatching on earth and complete with the worlds only whale crier, its not hard to guess the main attraction on seakayaking excursions in the area. We collect you from cape town or hermanus and take you on a scenic drive to white shark lodge. Percy tours and transfers, activities and accommodation of hermanus, cape town and the western cape regions. White shark beach bar, 4,251 likes 4 talking about this 4,901 were here. The size of great white shark remains a matter of speculation, with females being larger and reputedly reaching 7 meters in length. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus is the place on the planet to do it, with a hit rate of 99% all year long and some boats can see up to 10 or 15 sharks in one trip out to sea, with. Since 2007, sasc has become globally recognized for our work on sharks and ocean. The drive from cape town to gansbaai will take you 2. In fact, great whites are also known for their spy hopping breaching right out of the water in pursuit of prey.
It would however appear more realistic to suggest a maximum of around 6 meters, with a minimum of 1,2 meters at birth. The great white chased a bronzie and then the sea lion tracked the white shark from behind staying away from the teeth. Once in position, the divers head would be no more than half a meter below the surface. Great white shark cage diving trips organised through hermanus backpackers.
Our day of great white shark diving in south africa near hermanus. Hi we are in hermanus at the end of october for a night can anyone recommend the best gage diving company to book with. Dec 14, 2008 our day of great white shark diving in south africa near hermanus. Great white shark cage diving in hermanus is a 365 day a year activity weather permitting. The town has the largest population of great white sharks in the world with yearround shark cage diving trips and shark viewing. White shark projects shark cage diving gansbaai south africa.