What to do and see in Gansbaai, Western Cape: The Best Shark Diving

July 16, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Gansbaai (Dutch/Afrikaans for "bay of geese," sometimes referred to as Gans Bay or Gangs Bay) is a fishing town and popular tourist destination in the Overberg District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. It is known for its dense population of great white sharks and as a whale-watching location.
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1. I Did Africa - Shark Cage Diving

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I Did Africa - Shark Cage Diving

It is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to dive and view sharks in a safe and professional environment. We offer an experience of a lifetime with your own personal dvd!

2. Sharkbookings

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Sharkbookings

Central Booking Office for Shark Diving in Cape Town, Gansbaai, Mossel Bay, Durban. We book with all operators and are flexible to offer multiple destinations and different shark species. The beauty about booking with us is that we keep daily sightings in all destinations and should the shark sightings/weather not be good in one destination we will offer to re-book you to get the best experience

3. White Shark Diving Company

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4.5 based on 921 reviews

White Shark Diving Company

White Shark Diving Co specializes in exclusive GREAT WHITE SHARK adventure tours in Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. Rated #1 by industry peers, we strive to deliver excellence by being the only Shark Cage Diving Company to offer exclusive & private tours with limited seating capacity for extra comfort, safety and dive time! We are the exclusive carrier of all International Celebrities, VIPs and Sporting Teams. White Shark Diving Company have been advocates for the protection of the Great White Shark species; by pioneering sustainable methods of practice, founding and funding scientific research initiatives and being a key player in the development and implementation of The Great White Shark Protection Foundation of South Africa.

4. White Shark Projects

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4.5 based on 1,011 reviews

White Shark Projects

White Shark Projects welcomes local and international tourists, divers and non-divers … anyone who wishes to encounter, dive with, or view white sharks in a safe and professional environment. White Shark Projects was established in 1989 and is a world-leading organisation that focuses on the conservation of great white sharks through responsible tourism and research. Expect excellent customer service, good value and operational efficiency.

5. Marine Dynamics

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Marine Dynamics

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours is a shark cage diving company in South Africa that is truly making a difference through research, conservation and education, and protecting the animals and environment on which it relies for a living. Every trip includes an onboard marine biologist educating clients on the iconic great white shark. African Responsible Tourism Award winner Marine Dynamics is Fair Trade Tourism certified with Blue Flag certified vessels and provides logistical and financial support to the owner established Dyer Island Conservation Trust. Marine Dynamics lives by the motto of ‘Discover and Protect’ and believes that “YOUR CHOICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.” Marine Dynamics believes that #ScienceSavesSharks and has white shark specialists studying the iconic great white in order to drive conservation decisions for the species. We specialize in a 5-star service and meet in the thatched-roof lodge, The Great White House.

6. Great White Shark Tours

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Great White Shark Tours

We are a shark cage diving operation in Gansbaai, SA, offering guests white and copper shark cage diving and surface viewing. The company was founded more than 20 years ago by local legend Brian McFarlane, a professional diver and skipper who was involved with the sea, diamond diving, fishing and great white sharks for most of his life. Apex Predator, a custom-built boat, was awarded Blue Flag Status, implying that the boat is fitted with all the modern amenities to give guests a comfortable experience safely suitable for the sea conditions in the area where we are legally permitted to do shark cage diving. Imparting passion & knowledge to staff and crew, Brian has instilled respect for daily encountered marine wildlife enabling them to give guests with a truly memorable bucket list shark diving experience. 5* Tripadvisor reviews confirm our commitment to uphold marine tourism ethics thereby establishing Great White Shark Tours as one of the industry's leading white shark operators.

7. Shark Cage Diving South Africa

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Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Thrilling cage diving experience close to Cape Town .A unique opportunity to visit the wonder of the great white shark in a safe and professional environment . Experience sheer adrenalin of meeting great white sharks .

8. Sharklady Adventures

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Sharklady Adventures

Sharklady Adventures offers small exclusive shark diving trips and educational tours twice daily. This means that the trip is more informative AND you’ll have more time in the cage.Sharklady Adventures is a permit holding shark cage diving company run by Kim 'Sharklady' Maclean. Kim pioneered shark cage diving in South Africa in 1992 and is committed to being a responsible and eco-friendly operation. We do not interfere with the sharks and we do not pollute the environment. Sharklady Adventures complies with the strictest code of conduct and safety for our clients, our boat, and the great white sharks, as laid down by local Marine & Coastal Management.Sharklady Adventures conserve and protect the sharks and all marine life on our coastline. We are dedicated to creating awareness of Great White Sharks through education, especially to the local children who are the future of our country.

9. Shark4Sight

Shark4Sight

Shark4Sight is a licensed shark cage diving operator in Gansbaai, South Africa. We offer exclusive tours to individuals and corporate team building. Whether you are a novice or experienced diver, let loose and come face-to-face with the ocean's top preditor- The Great White shark. We will take you on a pulsating adventure with some of nature's most revered predators.

10. Blue Africa

Blue Africa

Blue Africa Tours offers ocean safaris, diving charters and unique specialist tours in Southern Africa such as the Sardine Run and Okavango expeditions.

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