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Dear Shark Lovers!

We have had yet another month of incredible great white shark hunting behaviour at Seal Island and it has just taken me quite a while to go through all our information that we recorded on what we observed. We have seen a higher number of predatory events than in previous years and this July we recorded a total of 364 events. Of those the sharks were successful on 280 occasions (76.9%). This is much higher than usual, with the average being at just under 50%. We will most probably find that it will even out by the end of the season.

We recorded three days of more than 30 events and on one day we recorded a massive 45 events. This is far higher than what we ever expected to see in one day. A lot of the attacks were occurring far off from the Island making it extremely difficult due to a strong Southeast wind that was blowing. This meant that we had to many times plough the boat head-on into the sea, with everyone hanging on for dear life as we gained some serious airtime! When one witnesses so many events it is very difficult to comprehend what we are actually seeing. Everything is happening so fast and often there are multiple attacks going on at the same time. Intense predatory behaviour such as this is definitely not normal, and this is what makes Seal Island a very unique and special spot on earth. Shark Cage Diving

It is imperative that at each predatory event the animals concerned are treated with complete respect and that the person driving the vessel always puts the sharks and seals first. We have a very strict policy that we follow in each predatory event whereby the vessel is put in a position that allows it to be manoeuvred with maximum ease and the least amount of actual engagement of the engines. We are also very careful as to never block the escape route of the seal or attack path of the sharks. These practices have taken us years to develop and it is only after watching thousands of predatory events that you actually realise how small things can interfere with the outcome of each event. In South Africa it is actually illegal to disturb Great Whites without a permit whether you are baiting them or not and fortunately those that have permits in the Seal Island area have been there for many years and try their very best so as not to impact negatively on predatory events that can so easily be disturbed. Shark Cage Diving

We have been very lucky in that most of the time the weather has been great with very little wind and cloud cover. This goes a long way in identifying a shark at a predatory event. This has been one of the most fascinating aspects for me this season as we have made some very interesting observations. We did not have a very clear idea of how often each shark fed but we had observed Black-white-black a few years ago make three successful predations in ten days. This was three years ago and we thought it to be a high number. Last month I talked about a shark named “Cuz”. He has a very easily identifiable dorsal fin and through this we recorded him making 2 successful predations in five days. We also identified him breaching on the decoy through one of Chris’s still photographs as well as observing seal entrails trailing from his gills on underwater video footage that we had shot. We then did not see him for about three weeks but he has now returned and has been at Seal Island now for the last week. Yesterday we saw him make another successful kill!

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Cape Town is a country rich in agriculture, breathtaking beaches, wine farms and estates, culture and offers plenty of beautiful and historic sightseeing activities. After all it is South Africa’s second most populous city and draws millions of tourists from all over the world each year, all wanting to see, and experience this beautiful city and all it’s surroundings have to offer. The best time to visit South Africa, Cape Town really depends on your interests and budget. The accommodation rates are usually much cheaper between May and September which are the cooler months and will be your best option if you are looking for value. The only problem is the weather; although this city has wonderful sunny days, these are also Cape Town’s rainy months. But all year round, Cape Town offers excellent places for sightseeing and there are also plenty to do. Here are some of the highly recommended activities you should do when visiting Cape Town: Shark Cage Diving

• Shark Cage Diving
The Cape Coast is one of the best places in the world to see and experience the Great White Shark. Whether you view the sharks from the surface or go down into the water in a cage with professional shark operators, you are guaranteed a thrilling experience. Gansbay is a small coast town about 180km from Cape Town city, and is one of the best locations to go shark cage diving. Shark Photos

• Robben Island
This is the island where former South African president, Nelson Mandela, has been imprisoned for 18 years. If you want to go on this trip it is advisable to book your tour well in advance as there have been times that it has been fully booked weeks in advance. The entire trip is about three and a half hours long and you will be taken to the island with a ferry. Once you have arrived you will be taken on a guided tour through the island as well as through the prison with a former political where you will be taken to Nelson Mandela’s prison cell.

• The Cape Peninsula
Make sure that you set aside a whole day to visit The Cape Peninsula and try to do it on a day without any rain. This trip takes you to the tip of the peninsula and usually includes an optional boat trip that will take you to Hout Bay where you’ll see an island completely covered with seals, Cape Point which is the tip of the peninsula, the Cape of Good Hope, the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens!
• Wine Tour
This isn’t just a tour for wine lovers, but the wine farms and estates boast with beautiful landscapes, and historic architecture showcasing some of the best preserved Cape Dutch buildings in the country. But also make sure you enjoy a delectable lunch at some of the country’s top graded restaurants.
• Walk with baboons
Many people have and will spend thousands of money to get close to primates in their natural habitat. But there is no need to pay that much money when visiting Cape Town as you’ll pay nothing more than fifty dollars. The organisation, Baboon Matters, offers you the opportunity to walk with some of the last surviving baboons in Cape Town.

If you are visiting Cape Town and would like to experience the adventure of going shark cage diving Shark Cage Diving

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