Come face to face with a great white shark when you book a shark cage diving experience with Sport Helicopters. Fly from the V&A Waterfront to Gansbaai where professional shark cage divers will take you up close to these incredible creatures.
Your day begins at the picturesque coastal village of Gansbaai, heading off to an action-packed day. As safety is most important, divers will be briefed with an introductory talk given by a marine biologist, before being equipped with life jackets.
The ideal adventure for thrill-seekers and nature enthusiasts. Experience the excitement and heart-pounding activity of being face-to-face with a spine-chilling great white shark, protected only by a custom steel cage.
A magnificent shark viewing experience awaits you. Shark Alley, is situated between two islands, namely Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. Home to over 60 000 Cape Fur seals, Dyer Island provides bountiful hunting opportunities for Great White Sharks.
Gansbaai has the largest population of Great Whites and with sightings all year round. Other wildlife species such as Cape Gannets, Cape Cormorants, African Penguins, whales and dolphins are also likely to be sighted.
Should you choose not to swim with the sharks, you can view the sightings from the safety of the shark viewing deck aboard the boat. Watch the sharks feed and plash with the song of Jaws playing in the back of year head. This is a chilling experience to get up close and personal with these ocean predators. An experience you will never forget!
The Great White shark is a species of large mackerel shark which can be found on the coast of Cape Town. Commonly known for its size, with some female sharks growing up to 6m in length and 2000 kg in weight. These ocean predators can sometimes live up to 70 years. Seen as the apex predators of marine mammals, up to the size of large whales. Recent studies have shown that the orca has proven to be a predator of the shark. Great Whites are also known to prey upon other marine animals, including fish and seabirds. Highly adapted predators, their mouths are lined with up to 300 serrated, triangular teeth arranged in several rows, and they have an exceptional sense of smell to detect prey. They even have organs that can sense the tiny electromagnetic fields generated by animals.
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Contact Sport Helicopters for the most thrilling and memorable experiences that Cape Town has to offer. We have hand-picked only the best tours so you can make your trip to Cape Town one to remember. We offer scenic flights, wine farm transfers, shark cage diving, boat tours and private yacht/catamaran charters from the V&A Waterfront. All under one roof. We are confident that we have a wonderful selection of activities in and around our Mother City. Be sure to visit our website should you require more information. Sport Helicopters Cape Town
