Some sharks even launch their heads out of the water and can be touched. The sharks do not get fed and are not conditionned, as research has shown. Each boat carries a steel cage which is lowered into the water, firmly tied to the boat with ropes, and floats about. For many, this is an unforgettable experience. Since 1997, however, life has become much more hectic in Gansbaai.
Tourism dominates the place and the number of residents has multiplied.
And there is a large colony of some 30,000 Cape Fur Seals on the island which make excellent prey for sharks. Hence the waters around the island are teeming with sharks. It is the world's most favourable site for watching this predator fish. Please find more information on the INFO page. 33 Andrews Street, Hout Bay 7800, South Africa.