SHARK DIVERS BLOG

The Whale Shark

The Whale Shark To dive with Whale Sharks in their natural habitat is a breath-taking and very rewarding experience. The whale shark is the biggest ‘Shark’ and fish in [...]

The Whale Shark2026-03-31T15:56:29+02:00

The Tiger Shark

Tiger shark The Tiger shark, scientific name Galeocerdo Cuvier, has skin that can range from blue to light green, with a white or light yellow underbelly. Dark spots and [...]

The Tiger Shark2026-03-31T15:56:30+02:00

The Mako Shark

Mako Shark The Shortfin Mako Shark, scientific name Isurus Oxyrinchus, is sometimes referred to as Bonito or Blue Pointer. The name “Mako” is derived from the Maori language, meaning [...]

The Mako Shark2026-03-31T15:56:30+02:00

The Hammerhead Shark

The Hammerhead Shark The Hammerhead shark, scientific name Sphyrna Zygaena, is named after the unusual and obvious structure of its head. Laterally extended and flat, the “hammer” section is [...]

The Hammerhead Shark2026-03-31T15:56:31+02:00

The Copper Shark

The Copper or Bronze Whaler Shark The Copper Shark, or Bronze Whaler Shark, prefers temperate waters, rather than tropical, in temperatures above 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit). These [...]

The Copper Shark2026-03-31T15:56:32+02:00

Great White Shark

The Great White Shark The Great White Shark, scientifically known as Carcharodon carcharias, is one of the ocean's most formidable and intriguing creatures. What makes this apex predator unique [...]

Great White Shark2026-03-31T15:56:33+02:00

Gansbaai Great White Shark Sightings March 2020

Great White Shark Sightings Update So far into March, Gansbaai shark boat operators have seen and cage dived with some amazing Great White Sharks. Some days produced no less than [...]

Gansbaai Great White Shark Sightings March 20202026-03-31T15:56:34+02:00

Gansbaai Great White Shark Sightings

Great White Shark Sightings December 2019 Gansbaai operators have had some amazing great white shark sightings during recent months, despite the great white sharks not being seen in Cape [...]

Gansbaai Great White Shark Sightings2026-05-22T08:25:07+02:00