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Great white shark research is ongoing by White Shark Cage Diving operators in Cape Town in order to assist us understand this great predator. Great White Sharks are known to grow as large as 6 metres long and their triangular serrated teeth bear testimony as to how they have earned their ferocious reputation. White Shark Cage Diving boats launch from Gansbaai and it is a 20-minute boat ride to Shark Alley. Shark Alley is a gully between Dyer Island (home to a variety of marine birds) and Geyser Island, which hosts a colony of 13 000 Cape Fur Seals. Seals are a known food source for the great white shark as they have a high blubber content and make for a tasty meal. The great white shark is known to attack striking upwards from depth and this largely explains the phenomenon of great white sharks leaping into the air. White shark cage diving is best in Cape Town's winter months when the seal is the most available food source for the great white shark. Sightings are almost 100% weather conditions permitting. Scuba diving with the great white shark is limited to a cage enclosure next to the boat- the water is chummed to attract the sharks and viewing the sharks from aboard the boat is also rewarding and allows for fantastic photo opportunities.

Scuba diving in Cape Town with our experienced instructors and dive masters will be a safe experience. Sharks are known to be deterred by the loud noises caused by regulators, the size and movement of dive groups and the absence of food source. There is no known shark attack on a scuba diver in Cape Town waters, which makes scuba diving a safe and enjoyable experience with our professional guides.

The biggest danger to the great white shark is human ignorance, in fact, educating the public about this magnificent beast has lead to them being placed on the endangered species list.
 
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