A full day shark diving/sighting tours (weather permitting) off Gansbaai, a mere stone-throw away from the most southern tip of the African Continent.  Approx. 12km offshore from Gansbaai (2hrs drive from Cape Town) there are two islands situated next to each other.  Due to a number of geographical reasons - one being the shallow and narrow channel that runs between these two islands - Dyer Island has become known as one of only two unique areas in the world, where the chances to view the great white shark, rises exceptionally high.  A colony of approximately 40000 Cape Fur Seals inhabit the smaller Island (Geyser Rock).  Other wildlife species such as Cape Gannets, Cape Cormorants, African Penguins, whales and dolphins are also likely to be sighted.

Once anchored in the channel, they make use of a securely designed 6-man  steel cage, which floats on the surface, with divers no more than 1m below the surface.  Experienced divers are able to dive on scuba while inexperienced divers are able to enjoy the same experience on snorkel.  Snorkeling  is equally comfortable and safe.  

White sharks are indeed surface feeders, providing brilliant surface viewing from the safety of the shark-viewing deck of the boat.  The shark handlers are trained to bring the sharks close-up against the side of the boat, with the head and the jaws clearly visible.