Immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring encounter with one of nature’s most mysterious and enigmatic apex predators!

White Shark Diving Company is located in Gansbaai, a small coastal village in Cape Town, South Africa - famously known as the Great White capital of the world - where two oceans merge to create and sustain one of the most richly diverse oceanic ecosystems on the planet.

Here you can challenge the limits of your courage by submerging your fears into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and witness an abundance of exquisite marine life - from giant stingrays and sun fish to a wide array of shark species, including the graceful and fearsome Great White Shark.

With the expert assistance of the sea and shark crew, you can turn your bucket-list dream into a reality by entering the territory of these iconic apex predators and experiencing their presence from the safety of the dive cage. Those viewing from onboard the vessel have the upper deck vantage point to enjoy the thrilling approach and movement of sharks around the boat, unknown to those in the water.

These shark cage diving and viewing tours remain personalized, allowing a limited number of passengers per trip, maximizing individual diving time, efficiency, and safety control measures for all passengers on-board. White Shark Diving Co. has been operating for 22 years and boasts a 100% safety record and numerous awards for excellence in customer service and operational performance.

Services include private charter trips, hookah air supply dives and an extensive range of adventure tour packages to embrace the natural wonder of the area, such as Whale viewing boat trips and flights, Safari day trips, wine farm visits and more.

White Shark Diving Company is a conservation driven enterprise, which is boldly dedicated to the research, preservation and protection of vulnerable shark populations and the fragile marine ecosystem.

This is where adventure meets conservation!

WHITE SHARK DIVING CO.

CONTACT: Telephone: +27 (0) 82 559 6858 Email: info@sharkcagediving.co.zaWebsite: www.sharkcagediving.co.za

“WSDC delivered the perfect experience. They ensured we were in the water with lots of sharks, and the crew created a truly memorable day! If you’re going to do it, do it with WSDC!” RICHARD JOHNSON

CAPE TOWN

White Shark Diving Co.

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White Shark Diving Company founded their Non-profit Organization - Shark & Marine Research Institute - in 2015, with the objective of conducting critically required research, in an effort to assist the South African Department of Environmental Affairs in making management decisions that directly impact South African shark populations and other marine life.

SMRI’s research headquarters are situated in the small coastal fishing town of Kleinbaai, which is also home to the Great White Shark.

Few places on earth carry all the necessary elements needed to create an outstanding marine science initiative that benefits not only the oceans and sharks, but also the local community.

The institute hosts students and participants from all over the world to assist with the running of their various shark research projects, which are designed and executed by their dedicated Marine Biologist Mary Rowlinson, who works tirelessly in the field to obtain the necessary baseline data required to comprehend the complex ecosystem along the Kleinbaai/Gansbaai coast.

The scientific projects in operation aim to understand the delicate food chain that starts with the smaller endemic shark species and runs all the way up to the iconic Great White Shark.

The Institute’s goal is to monitor the changes caused by the impacts of human activities and expose anthropogenic shortcomings, in an attempt to understand and hopefully prevent, the knock on effects that have caused the decline in the Great White Shark population around South Africa.

Their various shark research projects are run in collaboration with Stellenbosch University’s world-renowned Great White Shark expert, Dr. Sara Andreiotti with a key focus on Great White Shark population dynamics.

The research team is also passionately involved in their local community through many social upliftment initiatives designed and implemented by their volunteers.

There are no educational or diving requirements to join the programme and budding career scientists, marine biologists, Masters students and anyone with a passion for ocean conservation can apply to join this unique and life changing experience.

SHARK & MARINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

CONTACT: Telephone: +27 (0) 63 680 3063 Email: institute@sharkcagedive.comWebsite: www.sharkcagedive.com

KLEINBAAI

Shark & Marine Research Institute

“As someone who is studying to become a Marine Biologist, this company has provided me with indispensable skills that will greatly aid me in my future career. An unforgettable and amazing experience!” MICHAEL BLANCO