Baited shark snorkeling on the Umkomaas coast, near Durban

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1 hr
Everybody welcome
From 10 years-old and up
From€60

Swim with some of the world's most beautiful apex predators on baited shark snorkelling excursions, courtesy of Blue Ocean Dive Resort

Dump the complicated kit and jump in with some of the world's most interesting and inquisitive shark species on baited snorkelling excursions along the Aliwal reef.

The easiest way to get acquainted with the reef's four types of shark, get up close and personal with apex predators and learn to love these playful hunters on baited snorkelling experiences - all carefully controlled and monitored by Blue Ocean Dive Resort's experienced shark experts.

Location
A 30-minute drive from central Durban, Blue Ocean dive centre is situated in the small village of Umkomaas. Using rubber dinghies to access the Aliwal Shoal crown area, the ride out to sea is around 7km from the Mkomazi River mouth which takes about 10-15mins.

Activity
Using a bait stem and bucket suspended at about 8-10m, groups will swim amongst up to 40 oceanic blacktip, tiger, bull and dusky sharks (breeding season dependant) - and up to 2.5m in length. Your guide will monitor you from the surface - leaving you free to explore as deep as your breath will take you!

Conditions
Ocean temperatures fluctuate between 17°C (June/July) and 27°C (Feb). Avg throughout the year: 23°C.
Seasonal sightings include:

-December to May – Tiger sharks
-December to February – Whale sharks
-Late May to November – Ragged tooth sharks
-All year - Oceanic blacktip sharks

Book your activity

From€60

Practical information

Baited shark snorkelling on the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast

Activity requirements

Parental consent required for unaccompanied minors

Special terms

Date, duration and dive site subject to change, depending on tides and weather conditions.

8 divers per dingy + 3 dinghies per dive.

Meeting point:
1 Reynold Street, Umkomaas, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • All necessary equipment
  • Surface guide
Excluded
  • Pick up (R 850.000 for 3 people - 1 hr radius of dive centre)
Do not forget to bring
  • GoPro
  • Swimsuit
  • Suncream
  • Towel

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Corinna M., Luxembourg — 20/11/2024
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Liebe und persönliche Aufnahme vom Guide und Übergabe der Ausrüstung. Eine umfangreiche und passende Einweisung in Verhalten unsererseits und Verhalten der Haie. Ein lustiger und versierte Kapitän brachte uns mit gutem Wellenritt aufs offene Meer zum Spot. Mit Köderballons wurde die Haie angelockt indem diese ins Wasser gehalten und später abgesenkt wurden. Als die ersten Haie zu sehen waren hieß es fertig machen und rein. Leider ließen sich nur drei Mädels an Black Tips blicken.

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