Marine Dynamics Shark Tours

For the expert team of marine biologists at Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours, getting up close and personal with sharks and whales is just part of the day job. Their passion for these ocean animals is not only changing opinions, but also aiding conservation efforts along the South African coastline. Specializing in shark cage diving excursions and whale watching tours, Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours boasts a Fair Trade in Tourism certification and is heavily involved in numerous marine research, conservation, and education projects related to Great White Sharks, whales, seals, dolphins, penguins, and other marine bird species.

Their team experts offer day tours on their luxury boat, Slashfin, for excursions packed with thrills, education, and relaxation. They will show you how to distinguish between male and female sharks and how to identify specific sharks by their unique dorsal fins and scars. Marine Dynamics Shark Tours provides a dedicated marine biologist on board every trip to enhance your experience, ensuring you leave with great memories and a deep appreciation of these majestic animals. Their Slashfin boat offers the most deck space per customer and was purposely built for shark cage diving, including two restrooms and an upper deck for the ultimate viewing and photography experience when not in the cage.

Marine Dynamics Shark Tours maintains the highest standards and complies with the strictest codes of conduct and safety for both divers and sharks as laid down by local Marine & Coastal Management. All crew are experienced in local waters and have strong ties to the sea. Their main priority is your safety and well-being. By sharing their years of knowledge working with sharks, they will help you gain a better understanding of these magnificent creatures. All you need to qualify for the cage dive is to feel comfortable in a cage in the water. Get up close and personal with South Africa's Southern Right Whales on marine safaris, courtesy of Marine Dynamics Whale Tours.

Run and operated under strict Fair Trade in Tourism rules, Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours adheres to a 'Discover and Protect' slogan, offering only conservation-oriented and eco-friendly wildlife tours. Dyer Island, located 8 km from shore, is the only place in the world where one can be so fortunate to witness the Marine Big Five. It is an access-controlled Important Bird Area (IBA) for the conservation of its many resident bird species, including African penguins. Adjacent to Dyer Island is Geyser Rock, home to a 60,000-strong Cape fur seal colony and the world-famous ‘Shark Alley’.

With over a decade of experience, their team of wildlife experts knows where to find the best whale sightings, and the whales have learned where to expect them. Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours boasts South Africa’s largest boat-based whale identity catalogue and has seen sightings of the same individual whales year after year. Join Marine Dynamics Shark & Whale Tours in Gansbaai for their signature whale-watching or shark cage diving excursion for your chance to see some of the world's largest cetaceans up close and personal!