Elna

About Elna Caravias

Elna Caravias is a founding partner of Shark Divers, a trusted shark cage diving service based in Gansbaai - the Great White Shark Capital of the World - with a 4.8 Google review rating. With roots in the Gansbaai shark diving industry stretching back to 2000 and over 40 years living in Gansbaai, Elna knows these tours from the inside out - regularly joining trips on the water herself. She has cage dived at multiple shark diving destinations across South Africa and has coordinated bookings for day-trippers, adventure seekers, adrenaline junkies, nature lovers, and even celebrity guests and international documentary film crews. Her shark passion began in her late teens, spending a few unforgettable days on a small boat in Shark Alley alongside a researcher conducting his thesis on great white sharks. Brief as it was, that experience lit a fire that never went out. It deepened further through 15 years married to an underwater shark photographer. A PADI Advanced Scuba Diver and lifelong shark documentary enthusiast, Elna writes from decades of genuine immersion in the world's premier shark diving destination.

Shark diving in Gansbaai

Thrilling Adventures Await: Shark Diving in Gansbaai Discover the adrenaline-pumping experience of shark diving in Gansbaai, a world-renowned destination for encountering the majestic Great White Shark up close. Read [...]

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Sevengill Cow Shark

COW SHARK or BROADNOSE SEVENGILL COW SHARK – Notorynchus cepedianus. Sevengill cow sharks belong to the group of sharks known as Hexanchiformes, which consists of six species with either six [...]

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Ragged Tooth Shark

Ragged tooth shark – Charcharius Taurus. Identification: Maybe the most adored sharks in South Africa are ragged tooth sharks. They can grow to 3.2 meters and 300 kg, and people [...]

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Blue Shark

Identification of the Blue Shark:  The blue shark is a long, lean shark that can grow as long as 3.8 meters. The body of the blue shark has a [...]

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Cape Town Shark Diving Adventure

Shark diving in Cape Town, South Africa, is an exhilarating experience that attracts adventure seekers from around the globe. With its diverse marine ecosystem and the presence of magnificent [...]

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Japanese Bullhead Shark

A species of bullhead shark in the Heterodontidae family is also known as the Japanese Bullhead Shark. Primarily found off the coasts of China, Korea, and Japan in the [...]

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How to fight off a shark

According to National Geographic, 13 humans had shark injuries in 1996. In comparison, their toilet caused injuries to over 40,000 People. This is a humorous fact to share at [...]

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Colours to wear in the ocean

Sharks can see contrast quite well, thus any high-contrast clothing or equipment worn by a person in the water will be very noticeable to sharks. Human rescuers searching for [...]

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Beach safety

Remember that accidents can happen at any time when you have the chance to unwind and enjoy yourself at the beach. To keep your family safe at the beach, [...]

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Sharks and the environment

Sharks are one of the most misunderstood creatures in the ocean. They are often portrayed as dangerous, bloodthirsty predators, but in reality, they play a vital role in maintaining [...]

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