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This
4m great white shark is cruising just below the surface opposite
the cage. Once you've suited up in a wet suit (the water is really
cold), you have to jump from the boat gunwale through the cage trapdoor
(preferably when a great white is not thrashing against the side
of the cage). It's important to keep your arms inside, otherwise
they can become 'nibbles' for the entertainment. This is extreme
SWILD adventure.
Check
with Brian, the owner at the 19th Hole and Great
White Shark Cage Diving, for best visibility and great white
occurrences.
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The
cage has room for two divers. You feel like peas in a pod every
time the great white bangs into the cage. We saw 6 great whites
over a 4 hour period. Most are them are pretty shy apart from the
hungry one seen here that hung around for over an hour. (image
used by permission)
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Here
the great white is about to bite and swallow the chunk of butter
fish bait. This shot was taken from the inside of the cage. The
great white will pass within 6 inches of the cage or actually rub
against it in slow motion.
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Paul
can be seen here. Cost for the trip is 500 Rand (approx. U$75) (prices
may go up). During the trip you'll also visit the seal colonies
(excellent great white food). We also cast and caught some 5kg fish
while in the area. .
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