The great white shark is the world’s largest known predatory fish, reaching lengths of about 6 metres (20 ft) and weighing 2,250 kilograms (5,000 lb).
Due to a number of geographical reasons, Dyer Island – 12km off-shore from the coastal village, Gansbaai, 20 minutes’ drive from Hermanus – has become known as one of only two unique areas in the world where the chances to view the great white shark, rises exceptionally high.
Here we find one of the densest known populations, where much research on the shark is conducted and some of the world’s best documentaries on these fascinating creatures have been filmed. The island supports a colony of 40,000 Cape Fur Seals – the reason the Great Whites stay here. Other wildlife species such as Cape Gannets, Cape Cormorants, Jackass penguins, whales and dolphins are also likely to be sighted.
Weather permitting, boat trips to the island take place daily all year round, where great white sharks are attracted with specially-formulated bait. They are surface feeders and can be observed and photographed right alongside the boat.
For the more adventurous, great whites can also be observed at very close quarters from the inside of a custom-made, securely structured, galvanized steel cage. It does not require a scuba certification – only snorkelling experience is needed.
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Great White Shark cage diving is strictly regulated by the authorities and conducted in an ethical way in accordance with international standards.
