Shark Expeditions Africa

14/08/2018

Hi everyone! Shark Expeditions Africa has re-branded and is now The Shark Company. Please head on over to that business page and give us a "Like" as this page will be closed down soon.

The Shark Company is now offering amazing shark snorkeling experiences in Hermanus, so don't forget to get in touch and make your booking today!

03/08/2018

Join our sister company, the , for a shark science expedition of a lifetime! This December we invite you to live your very own . You will dive with sharks, tag sharks and study study sharks with their totally JAWSOME team.

Space is limited so book now!

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This is going to be epic! 🤙🧜‍♀️

31/07/2018

Join our sister company, the South African Shark Conservancy, for the adventure of a lifetime.

The South African Shark Conservancy & the Shark Academy invite you to live your very own Shark Week in Africa. This December join our team as we dive with sharks, tag sharks & experience sharks like never before. Don't dive? Don't worry. We also cater for snorkelers. Space is limited so book today!

29/11/2017

DYK: we offer daily shark tagging trips?

Trips launch from Hermanus New Harbour at 07h30 & 12h30 and run for 4 hours.

Get face-to-face with the sharks of Walker Bay, all led by our expert team.

20/11/2017

Shark Expeditions Africa will be running Shark Tagging Expeditions this week on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (23-26 November).

Each trip launches from the New Harbour, Hermanus. Guests are provided with the unparalleled opportunity to get involved with shark tagging alongside our team of Shark Scientists. This is an excellent hands-on alternative to shark cage diving!

Briefing: 07h30
Launch: 07h45
Return: 12h00
Cost: R1950pp, including a snack and cool drink.

Trips run with a minimum of 4 pax.

To make a booking, contact our team on 083 225 7648.

14/11/2017

Upcoming expeditions:

Thursday, November 16th
07h30: Shark Science Expedition
12h30: Shark Science Expedition

Saturday, November 18th
06h45: Blue & Mako Shark Diving Expedition with Kim Sharklady Maclean

All expeditions launch from the New Harbour, Hermanus. Get in touch with our team to book today!

14/11/2017

10/11/2017

There are still 2 spaces available for blue & mako shark diving this Sunday, November 12th!

Kim Sharklady Maclean will be leading the day, and is joining forces with our team and wonderful Dive Master, Tarron Dry, to make it one exceptional shark science diving expedition.

Meeting & Briefing: 06h45
Launch time: 07h00

Book now by calling 079 951 0445.

09/11/2017

If the weather changes and you can't get to sea to view sharks, the Shark Lab (run by our sister company ) offers hands-on tours to meet some lesser known - but no less charismatic - sharks.

09/11/2017

All our expeditions run on board the fantastic charter vessel Majestic Cruising. Book a shark tagging expedition, shark diving expedition or ocean wilderness safari to experience Hermanus and sharks like never before!

09/11/2017

Blue and Mako Shark Diving Expedition is scheduled for Sunday, November 12th.

Launching from the New Harbour, Hermanus at 07h00 on .

Book your experience with us today!

07/11/2017

We've been spotting some absolutely stunning bronze whaler sharks on our expeditions lately!

Also known as copper or whaler sharks, this species is listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) owing to its low reproductive productivity and low abundance.

Remember, Shark Expeditions Africa offers 6 exciting shark science expeditions in one of the world's shark diversity hotspots!

Book with Shark Expeditions Africa today. Call us on +27 (0)79 951 0445 or drop us an email on [email protected].

04/11/2017

We're running 2 Extreme Shark Science trips tomorrow!

Morning trip launches at 07h30. Afternoon trip launches at 12h30. All trips depart from the New Harbour, Hermanus.

Cost: R2200pp, incl. snacks, cool drinks & tea/coffee.

Call 083 225 7648 to book today!

29/10/2017

We're seizing the beautiful weather window & amazing sea conditions to assist with a film shoot on sharks for National Geographic, so we won't be running expeditions for the next 9 days. Keep your eyes on the weather though, shark lovers, because as soon as we're finished, our Shark Science Expeditions will be running daily!

Whether you dive with us, explore with us or tag sharks with us, we guarantee you will have an unforgettable experience!

26/10/2017

Interested in a unique shark experience in South Africa? Want to be sure your ecotourism adventure contributes to meaningful science and conservation? Then Shark Expeditions Africa is for you!

Shark Expeditions Africa is a team of passionate people committed to conserving sharks & oceans by delivering unique ecotourism experiences.

25/10/2017

Hey hey shark friends! Despite the foggy & rainy weather today, we've got three 1/2 day Extreme Shark Science Expeditions scheduled for this weekend. If you're popping into Hermanus, why not join us for an amazing shark experience with a difference?

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
Launch: New Harbour, Hermanus
Time: 12h30
Duration: 3.5hrs
Cost: R2000pp (minimum 3 pax)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
Launch: New Harbour, Hermanus
Time: AM (07h30) / PM (12h30)
Duration: 3.5hrs/trip
Cost: R2000pp (minimum 3 pax)

Contact 0799510445 to book your expedition spot today!

24/10/2017

We still have space available for our two Shark Science expeditions scheduled for Friday, October 27th.

Trip 1: briefing at 07h45, return at 11h30
Trip 2: briefing at 12h30, return at 16h00

All trips launch from the New Harbour, Hermanus on board our charter vessel, Majestic Cruising. Bookings must be made in advance.

Contact 079 951 0445 to book your spot today!

20/10/2017

Our next 1/2 day Shark Science Expeditions are scheduled for Thursday, October 26th and Friday, October 27th.

Morning trips launch at 07h45, return at 11h45.
Afternoon trips launch at 12h45, return at 16h45.

Drop us an email ([email protected]) or give us a call to book your expedition today.

*all trips weather permitting.

20/10/2017

Science-based adventure eco-tours for ocean explorers, conservationists & shark lovers everywhere.

Photos by Harry Stone photography, Shark Expeditions Africa & Chris Perkins.

20/10/2017

Each expedition is designed with people and sharks in mind, and we go above and beyond to show this at every opportunity. As a team member on our expeditions, you have a say in how your experience unfolds - helping us provide you with the most personalized shark experience in Africa. Shark Expeditio...

19/10/2017

We have 6 spaces available for our 1/2 day Shark Science Expedition tomorrow! Briefing at 12h45 & launch at 13h00 from the New Harbour, Hermanus.

Contact 0799510445 to book.

Real adventure / Real experience / Real science

17/10/2017

Tomorrow's 1/2 day Shark Science Expedition is fully booked, but we still have a few spaces available for our Thursday morning expedition. Briefing at 07h30 at the New Harbour, Hermanus. Expedition launches at 08h00.

Drop us a message to book your Shark Science Expedition today!

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10/10/2017

Looking for something totally jawsome to do on Friday the 13th? Join us for a hands-on shark tagging expedition!

Next 1-day Extreme Shark Science Expedition dates scheduled for 13th and 14th October, weather permitting.

Briefing: 08h00 at the New Harbour, Hermanus
Launch time: 08h30
Trip duration: 6.5hrs
Cost: R4250pp, min. of 3 people

Make your booking today. Call +27 (0)79 951 0455.

09/10/2017

09/10/2017

Our next 1-day Extreme Shark Science Experience expedition departs on Wednesday, October 11th at 08h30 from the New Harbour, Hermanus.

Book your space now to avoid disappointment! Contact Tattie Mariana Smal on +27 (0)79 951 0455.

08/10/2017

Book your spot for our Shark Diving Expedition tomorrow, launching from the New Harbour at 09h00.

Join our shark scientists as we embark on the Sharks of Ocean Forests Shark Diving Expedition on board Majestic Cruises.

Contact Mariana on +27799510455 to book now.

08/10/2017

And what an expedition it was yesterday! Despite some rough seas, Jon and Olga were treated to all sorts of spectacular sights. Walker Bay is so full of incredible sea life, we sometimes get distracted on our way to tag sharks 🐬🐳🦈