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Great White Shark Diving

South Africa

Did you know that Africa has:

• 332 out of 488 “shark” species in the world
• 167 out of 627 “flat shark” species in the world
• Unknown number out of 63 “silver shark” species in the world

Cage Diving Facts

Your whole day’s shark diving is spent in the vicinity of the channel (Shark Alley), viewing the shark either by diving in the cage or experiencing the same excitement from the deck of the boat.

Best Times

Cage Diving is seasonal. The best time of the year is from mid-April to October.

Weather

The part of the world is known as the “Cape of Storms” for very obvious reasons. The winters are normally wet and miserable whilst the summers, although sunny and hot, are known for the “Cape Doctor” or south easter which blows virtually daily. Our statistics are that you are able to get out to “Shark Alley” the narrow strip of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, 12 days out of 30 in the winter months (April through October) and 20 days out of 30 during summer months (November through March).

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South Australia

Great white shark dives with special liveaboard adventures depart both Adelaide and Port Lincoln to head out into the blue water of the Southern Ocean. South Australia is the only place in the world where you can experience Great White Shark Dive, with all the advantages of live-aboard dive boats. Best times is from February through September.

6pm Evening prior to the Adelaide departure a special welcome gathering with your fellow guests and with Rodney Fox at the "Rodney Fox Shark Experience Museum", Moseley Square (opposite Stamford Grand Hotel), Glenelg, South Australia.

These adventures are organized by Rodney Fox, the world's leading exponent of Great White Shark expeditions. Since narrowly escaping death from the jaws of this ultimate predator in 1963, Rodney and his son, Andrew, have led over 200 expeditions to the Neptune Islands off Adelaide, South Australia and been involved in 62 major Great White Shark film documentaries. 'Fox Expeditions' are proud to continue providing vital research platforms for field studies. Current research includes a major electronic tagging program, designed to unlock more of the Great Whites secrets.

11am on the day of Adelaide departures you embark Falie, a 150 feet ketch rigged "tall ship" and cruise 120 miles overnight to the feeding grounds at the Neptune Islands.

Quantities of specially prepared bait (chum) are used to attract and keep the Great Whites interested in staying in the vicinity of the cages. The wait can range from minutes to days. *In peak season they are seen everyday. Shore parties are also arranged to experience the unique and interesting wildlife of the Neptune Islands. You experience nature at its best and can photograph 1,000's of sea lions and their newborn along the rocky island shores. Request Info!

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