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Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

Epic Shark Cage Diving in South Africa with the pioneers

Exclusive and Educational trips

WHY DIVE WITH US?

WE CARE | PROTECT | EDUCATE

WE CARE | PROTECT | EDUCATE

ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US

“EXCLUSIVE AND INFORMATIVE SHARK CAGE DIVING TRIPS”

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Sharklady Adventures offers exclusive shark cage diving trips and educational tours twice daily. This means that the trip is more informative AND you’ll have more time in the cage. 

We’re committed to being responsible and eco-friendly. 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 sharks, as laid down by local Marine & Coastal Management.

We are dedicated to creating awareness of Great White Sharks through education, especially to the local children who are the future of our country. 

Shark cage diving in Gansbaai is an awesome experience from both above and below the surface. Getting up close to these apex predators leaves you feeling exhilarated to say the least!

Book your shark diving trip with us, and get ready for the thrill of your life!

DISCLAIMER - latest sightings

  • Some bronze whaler (copper) shark action
  • Sevengill (cow) sharks
  • Stingrays
  • Seals
  • * MOST RECENT sighting of a great whites next to our boat was on 14 JUNE 2024

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

We are committed to being a responsible and eco-friendly operation that offers, exclusive Shark diving trips and educational tours. This means that the trip is more informative AND guests have more time in the cage.

We offer cage diving & surface viewing trips twice daily. Surface viewing for non-divers is excellent from the boat. No diving experience necessary for breath hold diving.

Breakfast and light lunch included. All diving equipment supplied. Tour is +/-4 hours. Sharklady Adventures crew are all well trained and experienced on the sea, and qualified.

Check out our FAQ section – most of your questions will be answered there 🙂

Kim Sharklady Maclean cares about shark conservation

Responsible & Eco-friendly

female divers smiling in shark cage

Exciting and Exclusive Trips

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Excellent Gear & Facilities

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Friendly Staff

Here are some stats on our history of shark cage diving in Gansbaai

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OUR MOTTO

CARE | PROTECT | EDUCATE

CARE PROTECT EDUCATE

CARE

We care because we are privileged to enjoy a large number of marine species along our coastline.

PROTECT

We protect so as to conserve and keep our marine resources and species alive for future generations to appreciate as well.

EDUCATE

Education is where it starts. We educate our youth as they are our future and only hope in saving our magnificent yet fragile planet.

WHAT WE STAND BY

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Owing to massive negative media publicity over the years, the Great White Shark has become one of the most maligned, misunderstood, even hated animals on our fragile planet.
It has been pursued, hunted and indiscriminately killed, over the years, to the point where its continued existence hangs in precarious balance.

If we can dispel some of the hype and myth, and the fear which surrounds this magnificent creature, and even if through our operation, we only introduce some element of objective perspective to the people that we come into contact with, then we have, at least, made some contribution to maintaining the natural balance in at least one ecosystem, in our communal home, Earth.

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OUR TRIP

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YOU MIGHT HAVE SOME QUESTIONS

What should I bring with me?

Cozzie (swimwear), sunblock, towel, hat, dry clothing, warm jacket.

How long is the Shark Cage Diving Experience?

The boat sets off on a 15-20 minute journey before anchoring either in the famous Shark Alley or nearby. 

The boat is at sea for roughly 2,5 to 3 hours depending on the weather and ocean conditions. Onboard you can enjoy the complimentary mineral water, snacks and drinks. No alcohol or smoking is allowed on any of the shark cage diving boats in Gansbaai.

Do I HAVE to dive in the cage?

No. Many guests choose not to cage dive – the viewing from the boat is exceptional and as a non-diver, you will also have an awesome experience!

Will I be safe while cage diving?

Absolutely. We are the oldest operator in the industry (RSA) with over 30 years experience. We have a 100% safety record. We are professionals, and know exactly how to operate in a safe and responsible manner.

The boat is operated by qualified and competent crew members. The crew includes a skipper, divemaster and deckhand. The crew members are also trained in skills such as firefighting and first-aid.

WE CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT BUCKET LIST ITEM!

Join Sharklady Adventures on an EPIC shark cage diving experience.

We’ve been in business for 30 years, and pioneered shark cage diving in South Africa. 

You can enjoy being up close and personal with various shark species. Make your holiday a memorable experience with us!

Unforgettable wildlife encounter

Get UP CLOSE and PERSONAL with marine wildlife!

Bronze whaler sharks, stingrays, sevengill cow sharks, seals, seabirds, and more can be seen!

This could be your view...

great white shark viewed from inside shark cage
Sabrina Jäkel profile pictureSabrina Jäkel
19:34 07 Nov 25
Well organized. Snacks and hot and cold drinks were provided before and after.

The briefing was very clear and thorough. We felt safe at all times and saw many sharks.
Simon Smith profile pictureSimon Smith
10:34 25 Oct 25
This was our second dive with Sharklady and it never disappoints. Always a great morning out on the water with plenty to view!
Mike Marcinowski profile pictureMike Marcinowski
06:21 18 Oct 25
We did another shark tour two years ago and were lucky enough to see a great white shark back then.

I liked that Sharklady Adventures openly communicated that they hadn't seen any great white sharks in a while.

After learning that bronze sharks or copper sharks also grow quite large, we decided to book the tour.

The communication was friendly and informative from the start.

Before the tour, we were treated to some delicious sandwiches and a very thorough safety briefing.

The tour itself was breathtaking. 5 stars in every respect. We saw many sharks, everyone had plenty of time in the cage, and since there were three cages with four people each, we also had plenty of time to observe and photograph the sharks from the boat. Truly amazing!

After the tour, we were treated to a delicious warm soup. Overall, a very enjoyable activity,
which we will definitely do again.

My impression was that Sharklady was a smaller operator and I would prefer it to the larger ones because their boats looked really packed.
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Sri Krishna Venigalla profile pictureSri Krishna Venigalla
13:29 03 Jul 25
A great place. Staff was really good. They are unbeatable at their price point. But beware, the Ocean can get really cold. And the sharks will come really close, so listen to their instructions always. I just have one suggestion, please see if you can manage underwater footage, a go pro attached to the cage would do wonders, this is because the footage from above doesn't convey the thrill felt at all. Also, im sure people would pay more for a suit mounted gopro.
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Response from the owner 11:39 03 Jul 25
Thank you so much for your kind words and valuable feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and appreciated our team’s efforts.We hope to welcome you back again soon for another thrilling adventure! Stay warm and stay adventurous!– The Sharklady Team
Jarika Kritzinger profile pictureJarika Kritzinger
19:11 30 Jun 25
Did the dive today and it was amazing! The homemade breakfast and lunch were both delicious, the crew were super friendly, and the boat amenities were clean, neat, and had everything we needed for the day. Before heading out, we were given a informative briefing on the different shark species we might encounter. Even though we only got to see one of the three, it’s just more motivation to come back and tick the others off the list!
The sharks came really close—we saw them lunging at the chum, and even got smacked by a tail twice (definitely gets the heart racing!). Would highly recommend it to any adventure-lover or adrenaline junkie looking for something unforgettable.
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Response from the owner 19:46 01 Jul 25
Thank you Jarika for joining Sharklady Adventures. I am please you enjoyed your time with us
Skye Bester profile pictureSkye Bester
13:07 29 Apr 25
Great day out with the crew. A bucket list, must-do. Highly recommend
Response from the owner 13:28 29 Apr 25
Thank you so much Skye! We're honored to be part of your bucket list adventure. Glad you had a great day with our crew!
François LE ROUX profile pictureFrançois LE ROUX
14:04 01 Apr 25
Great contact, very quick answer and honnest price, i highly recommand.
Response from the owner 14:18 01 Apr 25
Thank you Francois
Tamaryn Kvalsvig profile pictureTamaryn Kvalsvig
12:09 21 Mar 25
Gordon’s Bay Tourism had the incredible opportunity to experience shark cage diving with Sharklady Adventures, and what an adventure it was!

From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with freshly brewed coffee, delicious sandwiches, and fruit—a perfect way to start the day. After a quick but thorough safety briefing, we were ready to embark on an unforgettable journey.

As soon as the boat hit the water, we were off at thrilling speed, heading to the dive site. Once anchored, the cage was lowered, wetsuits were on, and before we knew it, we were surrounded by Bronze Whaler sharks—some reaching up to 3.5 meters in length! For two hours, we had a front-row seat to these incredible creatures, with up to five sharks circling us at a time. The highlight? A breathtaking close encounter with a massive stingray—a truly magical and rare sight!

A huge thank you to Sharklady Adventures and their fantastic team for making this experience so seamless, safe, and absolutely unforgettable. Their commitment to eco-friendly, small-group, and educational tours ensures a more personal and immersive experience. Whether you choose cage diving or surface viewing, no prior diving experience is needed—just a sense of adventure!
Response from the owner 12:21 21 Mar 25
Thank you Tamaryn, pleased you had a great time with Sharklady Adventures.RegardsKim Sharklady