Alice White
A small fishing town in Africa, Gansbaai is filled with tourists eager to be locked in a metal cage that would separate them from the attacking bloodthirsty sharks. Why not?
It is not entirely clear why people are so willing to pay to dive with sharks, the embodiment of the worst nightmares. Apparently, tourists want to get an adrenaline rush. In addition, they will feel very safe in the cage. In total, there are eight tour operators in Gansbaai that provide shark diving services.
Typically, a shark cage diving excursion takes 3-5 hours. Those who wish are put into a boat and sent to Dyer Island, where a large concentration of sharks is constantly observed.
The boat is fixed at a very close distance to the place where many bloodthirsty sharks live, ready to grab their teeth for any prey. When a tuna head is thrown into the water, you will notice a lot of shark fins, like in cartoons. At this moment, you need to jump into the cage, which is attached to the boat, and after diving into the water, begin to contemplate the merciless predators.
Thrills and adrenaline rush? Yes. Wonderful underwater landscapes? Yes. The best way to get up close and personal with a bloodthirsty ocean predator? Yes. A sight for the faint of heart? Definitely not.
The time of diving in the water depends on the weather conditions, so it is worth staying in Gansbaai for a few days. This area is full of attractions, so tourists will definitely not get bored here. From June to December, southern whales can also be spotted in the ocean waters for an even more exciting trip.
