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BUSINESS NEWS - Shark cage diving in Cape Town is an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience for any adventure seeker.
There are two different types of cages used worldwide – the surface cage and a submersible shark cage.
This article explores the differences and in which locations you will find them.
South African shark cage diving operators only use surface cages. The reason for this is the low water visibility.
The surface shark cage does not go fully beneath the water's surface. The cage is designed to float, leaving a free board of about 30cm (about one foot).
The cage is solidly attached to the side of the boat by two thick ropes that prevent the cage from drifting away and equipped with several independent flotation devices which keep it buoyant.
Most shark cages have been designed to ensure there are no sharp edges on which a shark can injure itself in the event one should touch the cage accidentally.
Shark crew members are always close to the cage and will ensure any guest in distress is quickly and safely removed from the cage.
You may end your shark cage dive at any time. Your head is never more than half a meter below the surface, and you decide when and how long you want to stay underwater. Specially designed doors ensure ease of access for divers.
Getting into the cage is as simple as stepping off the boat. Most shark cages comfortably accommodate a GoPro camera and are equipped with steel hand and foot bars offering grip and stability when filming.
This method of diving also has the option of a hookah (scuba), although the noise and bubbles from the system can deter sharks from coming closer to the cage. The breath hold method is the proven method and no experience is required.
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A submersible shark cage is just that, submerged. The cage sits at between 5 to 10 meters in depth. This type of cage diving is offered in the locations where they have excellent water visibility, like Australia.
The only issue with this kind of shark cage diving is you need to be scuba certified, be experienced, and be very comfortable in water and with sharks.
Both are awesome options to be able to see these majestic species in their natural habitat, and each method allows people to be able to witness them.
FAQs
Does the cage have a lid? Yes. The lid is closed once you are safely in the cage. However, it is easily opened either by yourself or the crew.
What must you wear to cage dive? Donning your bathing suit under your clothes when getting dressed for your trip is recommended. A second skin may add extra warmth for the guests who are prone to the cold. Wetsuits and all other dive gear will be provided.
How long can you stay in the cage? This depends on the number of guests on the trip who wish to go into the cage. Your first cage dive will be relatively short, just long enough for you to see a shark. Once everyone has had a chance to see the sharks from the cage, you can then return for a second dive, time allowing. You should get 20 – 30 minutes in the cage.
Don’t delay – book a shark cage trip in Cape Town today!
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