SHARKLADY Kim Maclean
South Africa is fast becoming one of the most sought after holiday destinations, and now, as host to the 2010 world cup, more people are becoming aware of what this magnificent country has to offer.
Sharklady Kim Maclean pioneered White Shark Cage Diving in South Africa since 1992, and has established herself as one of the leading Shark operators. She has a degree in Marine biology, and has over twenty five years experience in skippering boats and Cage Diving.
In addition Sharklady has trained her crew who in addition have long term experience, as well as the following credentials:
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Licensed and certified skippers
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Boat and equipment is SAMSA approved
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Qualified diving instructor
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Level 3 medics
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Full compliance with all permit and safety requirements
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DVD footage is available of your trip
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Regular servicing of her two Suzuki 200hp eco friendly engines
Sharklady is an activist for White Shark protection, and is working with the ‘Save our Seas’ Foundation to support and develop an Education and protection program of the Great White Sharks, which is of the utmost importance to her. She says ‘Sharks are often portrayed as a man-eating predator of the seas which is not the case, and they are often hunted for their fins, and teeth’.
Her business operates in Hermanus and Shark Alley in Kleinbaai, which is 160km South East of Cape Town. We comply with the strictest code of conduct and safety for our clients, our boat, and sharks as laid down by our local Marine & Coastal Management. We operate a responsible operation and conform to being Eco-friendly. The Great White Shark is not interfered with nor is the environment polluted.
If you have a fear of these predators, and don’t want to brave the Cage, you can surface view these animals from the comfort of our boat deck, as well as photograph these graceful creatures whilst they are under the water and when they breach.
This shark photo was taken in the cage on the 5th of April 2009 by Dr. Dirk Shmidt, author of Great Whites of False Bay.
Sharklady Cage Dive South Africa
Shark Alley, Kleinbaai, Gansbaai, South Africa, dive with us, and come face to face with White Sharks.You don’t have to be a certified diver to have an incredible experience and adventure. It’s not unusual to see four (4) Metre Great Whites as they feed on the areas large seal population.
Gansbaai is located about 160KM South East of Cape Town South Africa, and offers one of the worlds finest locations for viewing the Great White Shark and other Marine Animals.
WHY CHOOSE SHARKLADY ADVENTURES?
• Sharklady is a passionate pioneer of White Shark Cage Diving in South Africa since 1992.
• Sharklady pioneered the very first South African GREAT WHITE SHARK Festival in the world in 2007 and then 2008.
• Sharklady Adventures conserve and protect our sharks and all Marine Life on our coastline.
• Shark lady believes in creating awareness through education, especially to children who are the future of our country.
• Sharklady Adventures offer small exclusive bookings and educational tours twice daily.
THINGS TO ASK WHEN BOOKING YOUR SHARK TOUR with SHARK LADY ADVENTURES:
• Are the tours exclusive & educational?
→ We offer exclusivity & focus on education
• How many passengers on the boat?
→ Preferably 12 to 15, max 18 = quality cage time, spacious tour
• How many divers in the cage?
→ 3 to 4
• How much time can I spend in the cage?
→ Sharklady Adventures offer smaller groups = UNLIMITED cage dive time
• Do you offer scuba? YES
→ scuba in winter and breath hold and surface viewing in summer
• Do you use shark liver to attract sharks?
→ No, we firmly believe in shark conservation and do not use any shark bait.
AS WE ARE THE OPERATOR WE WILL:
• Pick up and transfer by road or helicopter
• Exclusive Shark tours with SHARKLADY (Kim Maclean)
• Go to our direct internet bookings or direct telephonic contact
Our boat ‘Lady T’ anchors off Dyer Island and Geyser Rock in what is known as ‘Shark Alley’, and which is home to the thousands of Cape fur seals. They dash between the Island’s shark alley which is the patrolling ground for the Great Whites, and the seals are a natural bait to the Great White.
Dyer Island is busting with wildlife, and you can hear the sound of all the birds that inhabit the Island, including the Kelp Gulls, Cormorants, Swift Terns and the Star for Surfs up, our very own African Penguin.
Visibility changes from day to day and is weather dependant, but you still have the pleasure of seeing the Great White Sharks from the deck, as they are surface feeders. Shark Cage Diving is an awesome experience bringing you close to the most magnificent apex predator, and leaves you feeling exhilarated.
Kleinbaai is where you will be headed, and five minutes our of Gansbaai your will find the turnoff to Kleinbaai, a small harbour slip, where we launch our boat to enjoy an educational shark tour, incorporating Shark Cage Diving, or simply White Shark surface viewing which is spectacular from the boat. SEE GALLERY FOR PICTURES. Should your partner not wish to participate in the Shark Tour, they can relax at THE WHITE SHARK EMBASSY. Here you can watch videos, enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant, surf the Internet at our Internet Cafe, or tan by the pool.
Shark picture of Slashfin
Here SHARKLADY had the privilege of seeing the recovery of one of the Great Whites that she named ‘Slashfin’, as his Dorsal Fin had been injured. He has been returning to ‘Shark Alley’ for over 6 years, and has grown by at least one and a half metres.
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