Diving With Great White Sharks in South Africa Your shark diving excursion to Geyser and Dyer islands begins at the picturesque Kleinbaai Harbour. The launching slip way of this small harbour, being the point of entry for all cage diving expeditions to the islands, becomes a beehive of activity on clear mornings. Air tanks are filled, cylinders are placed inside shark diving cages, safety equipment is checked and the boats are fuelled prior to passengers' arrival. The trip takes about 4-5 hours. Starting with breakfast at The Great White House Restaurant in Kleinbaai, normally at 08h00. The boat leaves the harbour at about 8h45 and takes about 20 minutes to reach the channel between Geyser and Dyer islands. It normally takes about an hour of chumming and baiting before the first great white hones in on the bait with deadly accuracy - (sharks use their sense of smell and unique sense of electro-reception to detect the movement of the fibrous rope in the water.) A dorsal fin and part of the tail silently slice up through the water, leaving barely a wake, the ominous fins lock in on the boat. The undisputed lord of the deep has arrived! Shark Viewing The white shark makes its swift, surprise attack from below and behind, leaping out of the water making a terrifying, brief, shocking appearance from nowhere. Having struck with awesome power, it falls backwards, using the forces of gravity and its incredibly powerful body to move away from the boat and descends into the depths of the ocean, its elegant torpedo-shaped body leaving not even a ripple on the surface. Passengers may stand on the top fly-bridge of the boat to get an all-round view of the sharks attacking, circling and descending. It is the ideal spot to capture the exhilarating action on film or shoot video footage - the water is no more than 6 meters deep and is crystal clear. Great white sharks can smell the chum (crushed sardines) slick from a considerable distance. In addition, our crew plays tug-o- war, pulling the bait lines in to the boat to lure the magnificent creatures even closer. The shark, being an inquisitive beast, often comes right up to the boat, bringing its head far enough out of the water that you can touch it. The banks of awesome razor edged teeth are but
centimetres away - the huge gaping jaws revealing the true danger of the imminent encounter..... a subject rather not dwelled upon. Scuba Diving Vacations in South Africa Scuba Diving is now offered by White Shark Diving Company.
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contact us Exclusive Charters, are also available on request. Normally takes up to 12 people. About Us To qualify for a shark dive permit, which is issued by the South African Government's Department of Nature Conservation, an operator has to comply with a strict set of rules and a code of ethics. The permit is renewed on an annual basis. Sea worthiness of the boat, qualifications of the crew, standard of facilities, equipment and cages are all qualifying factors. Vessels and equipment are subject to an annual inspection by Government Officials. The White Shark Diving Company operates in a responsible and eco-friendly manner, our staff and crew are well-trained individuals, and our facilities are upgraded on a continuous basis to ensure continued growth through customer satisfaction. Piet Smal heads The White Shark Diving Company, and Anna Smal oversees client liaison. Piet is one of only a few cage dive operators in Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa, who holds a permit to enter the marine sanctuary between and around Dyer and Geyser islands. The reserve extends 500m out to sea. Accommodation We can provide self catering accommodation or guest house lodging to visitors participating in our cage diving tours. Accommodation is situated close to The Great White House in Kleinbaai. White Shark Diving Company Provides: | 
