Safety regulations
Should you
have booked a Cape Town shark tour in South Africa, please be aware of the
following safety regulations. First and foremost, it is of utmost importance
that you do not touch the Great White sharks at any time whilst cage diving.
Please note that should you violate our safety regulations at any time we will
abort your cage diving tour immediately!
Safety regulations when Shark Cage Diving in South Africa – Cape Town Shark tour
Should you
wish to bring your own underwater camera with on the tour, take note that
pictures should only be taken from within the cage. At no time should the
camera be held outside the cage!!!
On some
days the sea will be rough and turbulent and leaving the harbour will take the
boat over big waves. Even if clients on board are not participating in shark
cage diving, please bear in mind that the boat tour itself can get quite
turbulent and the waves splash right onto the boat. For this reason you will be
handed waterproof jackets. Please make use of this offer, even if the jackets
are not quite what one would consider fashionable.
Tips and Safety instructions:
- Please
show your utmost respect for the Great White Sharks
- Do
not touch sharks at any time
- Keep
arms and legs inside the cage at all times – especially when using a camera!
- Bring
a large towel
- Bring
your own snorkel
- If
you suffer from seasickness, do not sit in the cabin
- If
you are prone to getting seasick, try focus on one point at land – it really
does help
- Sweet
suckers will be handed out for seasickness
- For
the worst-case scenario it might be helpful to bring some dextrose along
- Tablets
for seasickness only really take effect after the boat tour – bring some if
needed
- If
you are feeling sick, drink plenty of water
- If
you need to vomit, please do so downwind
- Don’t
forget to apply sunblock
- During
the winter season it is advisable to wear a warm beanie
- Please
note that the South African sun is extremely potent during the summer months –
please wear a cap or sunhat
- Please
wear a warm jacket , especially in winter
- Non-slip
shoes
- Long
pants – no dresses
- You
will have the option to take a seat in the cabin – please bear in mind that
this is the worst place on board if you are suffering from seasickness
- Binoculars
can only be used when the sea is calm
After
approximately 30 minutes at sea, we will be reaching the shark territory and
the cage will be lowered into the water. You will again be briefed on all
safety related matters and be alerted not to get into physical contact with the
Great White Sharks. Do not try to touch the sharks and keep all body parts
inside the cage at all times!
Depending
on the size of the groups, your dives will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes a
time, during which you will have the amazing opportunity of meeting the ocean’s
largest predator. Time depending, you will get to dive 2 to 3 times per tour.
Our recommendation – especially for the ladies
You will
have the option to change into your wetsuit in our offices and keep your
clothes in a waterproof plastic bag. Please be sure to bring a large towel on
board – especially during the winter months.
Underwater cameras
Some shops
rent out underwater cameras. Due to the high costs involved, we rather
recommend bringing your own camera on board.
DVD
At the end
of the boat tour you will have the option to purchase a DVD of your shark tour,
capturing all important highlights of your shark cage diving adventure.
For more
information please do not hesitate to contact us and we will get back to you
shortly.
Your Cape
Town Shark Cage Diving Team