Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai

Epic Shark Cage Diving in South Africa with the pioneers

Exclusive and Educational trips

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WHY DIVE WITH US?

WE CARE | PROTECT | EDUCATE

ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US

“EXCLUSIVE AND INFORMATIVE SHARK CAGE DIVING TRIPS”

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

great white shark with gaping mouth baring teeth

happy female clients in wetsuits raise their hands with gopro's

great white shark viewed from inside shark cage

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 around 2.5 – 3 hours. Sharklady Adventures crew are all well trained and experienced on the sea, and qualified.

*TRANSPARENCY: one has to remember that there are no fences in the ocean, but on most of our trips we encounter various shark (and other aquatic) species. These are: Bronze Whaler Sharks, Cow Sharks, Great Whites, Stingrays, Cape Fur Seals. As it is nature after all, we can not guarantee any sightings. You can view on our various social media channels what recent sightings were made. Get in touch with us via email, WhatsApp or phone call, and we’ll be 100% transparent with you with regards to what sightings we’ve had recently, and you can make your own decisions and plan accordingly.

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

Responsible & Eco-friendly

Exciting and Exclusive Trips

Excellent Gear & Facilities

Friendly Staff

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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.

OUR TRIP

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Trip Info

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.

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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!

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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!

Enquiries

This could be your view...

Maxim Glushko

10:09 19 Jan 26

Wonderful company, very good service and people. Pleasant atmosphere, breakfast and food after the trip. They always tried to help us. We were very surprised when we got off the boat barefoot. A company employee came running and put a towel down for us so we wouldn't have to stand there. It was a lot of fun. Thank you.

Ina

11:25 16 Jan 26

Wonderful experience. The guides were very helpful.

luke pollen brooks

11:19 16 Jan 26

Super cool would highly recommend!

16:40 28 Dec 25

It was a wonderful experience for both me and my girlfriend. We really enjoyed the whole time from our arrival. The staff were very friendly, helpful, experienced and knowledgeable. The nice food and drinks offered were much appreciated. It was the perfect size group of people and it was fun chatting to some of the others. Highly recommended!

Japie Oosthuizen

04:40 17 Dec 25

What an awesome experience. Me and my daughter really enjoyed it. Good and well trained staff makes it worth the experience. The cherry on the cake would have been to experience the big white one!!! The Go Pro hire is a must to capture the experience. We have also made use of Oxygen mask which helps you to stay longer under water. Areas of improvement - safety jackets, I will not recommend oxygen mask...cord is too short & mouth peace too big for children and smaller people, wetsuite cap was too big for my daughter, maybe consider weight belts to assist you stay under water. Inspite of the proposed improvements I still enjoyed the experience and the friendly, well trained staff. Thank you for making my 50th birthday one to remember

Theo Loubser

17:42 11 Dec 25

What an unforgettable experience. Such a nice setup, you can truly tell these guys love what they do and to be honest, the sharks where all around and at our boat while the other boats sat dry without even one shark. Will definitely recommend.

Sabrina 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

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

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.

Sri 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Claire Leske

16:37 26 Jan 25

Another adventure ticked off our bucket list, and what an unforgettable one it was! What started as a mom-and-son birthday surprise turned into an epic day with 11 of us joining in the fun.

A huge shoutout to the amazing team at @Sharklady Adventures in Gansbaai—they were enthusiastic, kind and super knowledgeable, making the experience so special for all of us. We were lucky to have over 10 sharks around us while in the cage—absolutely thrilling! 🦈

Shark cage diving is definitely something everyone should try at least once. You can’t go wrong with this incredible team. Such a memorable day!

Danae Bye

06:45 26 Nov 24

Great experience with a good guide. The storms were coming and they worked hard to make sure everyone got a time slot including opening a later boat. We were so happy to have gotten in and we had so long in the water! The staff was all calm and so kind not pushing anyone beyond their comfort level. I would recommend to anyone wanting to see the sharks up close!

Going in we had so little information about sharks I wish we could have learned a little bit more while diving! Such a great experience.