When it comes to shark cage diving in South Africa, Cape Town, Gansbaai, and Mossel Bay each offer unforgettable encounters with the ocean’s top predators.
- Cape Town – Seal Island
Located in False Bay, Seal Island hosts over 65,000 Cape Fur Seals, making it the ultimate hunting ground for large sharks. This thriving ecosystem provides visitors with the best chance of witnessing natural shark behavior in the wild.
- Gansbaai
Known for its consistent bronze whaler shark sightings, Gansbaai has long held its reputation as a global epicenter of shark diving.
- Mossel Bay – Coastal Beauty and Great Whites:
With its picturesque setting, Mossel Bay occasionally welcomes the iconic Great White Shark, offering a dramatic backdrop for marine enthusiasts and photographers.
What to Expect on a Shark Cage Diving Experience
Each dive is completely beginner-friendly, led by qualified and experienced dive masters.
Before entering the water, guests attend a comprehensive safety briefing to learn proper cage entry and viewing techniques.
Trips range from 3 to 4 hours, depending on the region and weather conditions. After the briefing, divers step into a galvanized steel cage to safely view sharks up close — a thrilling yet controlled way to experience the ocean’s apex predators.
Species Commonly Encountered:
- Bronze Whaler Sharks
- Broadnose Sevengill Sharks
- (Occasionally) Great White Sharks
Other wildlife sightings often include:
- Cape Fur Seals, African Penguins, Common and Dusky Dolphins, and from June to November, migratory Southern Right, Humpback, and Bryde’s Whales.
Experience the Ocean’s Apex Predators Safely and Ethically
There’s nothing like watching schools of fish scatter as a shark rises silently from the deep — all from the safety of your cage.
Founded in 1996 by Chris Fallows, Apex Shark Expeditions has built a 30-year legacy as one of South Africa’s leading shark cage diving operators, maintaining a 100% safety record. Every trip is conducted with strict environmental ethics and respect for marine life, ensuring a balance between thrill, education, and conservation.
Connect with your Wild — Witness the untamed beauty with Apex Shark Expeditions.
Beyond Cage Diving: Day Tours and Expeditions
Apex Shark Expeditions offers more than just cage diving. Guests can experience a range of ocean adventures and conservation-driven activities:
- The Great African Seaforest Snorkel: Dive amongst towering bamboo kelp forests, home to unique marine species.
- Mission Shark – Team Building Experience: A bespoke Cape Town adventure combining shark diving with leadership and communication challenges, perfect for corporate and incentive groups.
- Ocean Safaris: Spot the Marine Big Five — sharks, seals, dolphins, whales, and penguins — on educational boat tours.
- Whale Watching (June–November) for once-in-a-lifetime encounters.
Multi-Day Shark Diving Expeditions
For true ocean enthusiasts, Apex offers expedition packages ranging from five to ten days. These immersive experiences combine cage diving with marine education, conservation activities, and off-the-beaten-path exploration.
One of the most spectacular is the Sardine Run Expedition (May–July), a five-night adventure featuring four sea days — timed to witness the breathtaking mass migration of sardines and the feeding frenzy that follows.
Plan Your Trip with Apex Shark Expeditions
Location: Boardwalk Centre, St George’s Street, Simon’s Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Phone/WhatsApp: +27 79 051 8558
Email: info@apexpredators.com
Website: www.apexpredators.com
Facebook: @ApexSharks
Instagram: @apexsharkexpeditions
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