Daily Blog: 11 February 2026 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Guest Comments:

“Great guidance with getting ready + being in the cage!! All the snacks were a massive surprise. Lovely birthday. THANK YOU.” - Lucille and Andre

“Great original experience. We could see the sharks in a respectful way. I’m happy that our 3-year-old daughter could swim with us. The crew has been careful, we enjoyed a lot!!!” - Solenne, Quentin, Camille

“No words to describe this experience, 10/10! Great group, great crew. Just amazing!!” - Family Cantes

Location: Gansbaai, South Africa

Dive site: Joubertsdam

Water temp: Moderate

Visibility: Good

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Short-tail stingray, African penguins + Storm Petrels

Summary: Overcast skies but calm conditions awaited as Slashfin launched from Kleinbaai Harbour. En route to the dive site, the critically endangered African penguins were encountered along the water, swimming as a raft through the bay. At the dive site, guests were soon greeted by the Bronze whaler sharks around the vessel. Consistent activity throughout the trip allowed divers an up-close experience with these sharks, with the additional brief sighting of a Short-tail stingray, a benthic dweller. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. It was a pleasure sharing our sightings with you.

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