Tagged With: shark cage
Why the Shark Really Went in the Cage
So, over the past couple of weeks I’ve had to do a bit of damage control over this whole “The-shark-went-in-the-cage-to-attack-the-tourists” thing, and recently while viewing the video with the Sharklady we both came across some evidence that supports our proposed theory as to why this incident happened. This evidence was only on the screen for … Continue reading
Shark Facts – Shark Fins
Here’s one of the more well known areas of shark anatomy. The fins of a shark are easily recognizable, and immensely important. Most sharks have five different types of fins, while some sharks only have four. These types of fins include: Pectoral Fins: At the front of the shark (anterior) behind its head, are … Continue reading
Day Out with Michael Scholl
Yesterday 3rd July shark tag looking fantastic, and the shark very active. We had an excellent day and it is nice to see the tagged sharks pitching up everyday. This sharks movements is being monitored as we speak via sattelite, watch this space for the link. The visibility was around 15 meters. Our tagged … Continue reading
Shark Facts – Spiracles
Sharklady Says, when shark cage diving, look out for the tiny line of bubbles that leave the spiracle when descending. In some sharks, spiracles are present as first gill slits. These slits are located behind the eyes, and they are used to send blood through a separate, unique blood vessel immediately to the eyes and … Continue reading
Shark Facts – Shark are Fish
They don’t come to the surface for air like some marine mammals, because sharks are fish. Like any other fish, they rely upon their gills to allow them to breathe while under water. Identification: The Great White Shark is often of immense size and girth. Conical snout with broad jaw containing large, serrated, triangular teeth. Round, … Continue reading
Shark Facts – Name
Great White Sharks are also known as: Common Names: White shark, White pointer, Blue pointer. Latin Name: Carcharodon carcharias Family: Lamnidae
Small, exclusive and informative shark diving trips
Shark Lady 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. We are committed to being a responsible and eco-friendly operation. We do not interfere with the sharks, we do not chum and we do not … Continue reading
Shark cage diving and surface viewing
You don’t have to be a certified diver to enjoy this incredible experience. In fact, you don’t even need to cage dive is you don’t want to. You can view the sharks from the comfort of our boat deck and photograph them as they glide gracefully just below the surface or when they leap up … Continue reading
Gansbaai, the Great White Shark capital of the world
Gansbaai, the Great White Shark capital of the world Shark Lady Adventures operates from the Kleinbaai Harbour in Gansbaai which is 160km South East of Cape Town. Just off the coast is the infamous ‘Shark Alley’ where we take you on an incredible adventure to come face to face with the great white sharks It is … Continue reading
