cybor

I always wondered what the appeal was to shark dives. Now I know, that and more. I had no idea about preditor activities, etc.
15 minutes in and out of the water - that's cold. Would a very thick wet suit help?

On another note, I may know the hunter family that you were speaking about - could there be more than one.
If the same, they were actually quite notorious on the Wilderness trail. Did, by chance, they come from a state that starts with 'K'?

atravelynn

Different hunters, Cybor. The wetsuits they had were very thick. But the thicker the better I would think.

PredatorBiologist

Always count on Lynn for great planning, reporting, and sightings!

I have been anxious to read this report and putting it off until I had time to read it all and it was well worth the wait.

This is the line that said it all for me: "I extended my 5 days of shark viewing to 7 because it was so fascinating."

Thanks for all the details and education on the experience. Can't wait to see the pictures.

atravelynn

This album contains all the photos from my Africa trip, including the sharks.

The first photo is the only goofy one and they are all numbered.
#36-54 are of the Great White Sharks near Seal Island in False Bay

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...localeid=en_US

Accommodations—these are not the best photos. The Simons Town accommodations, where I stayed to see the sharks, are labeled Sea Spray and Central Hotel.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=...localeid=en_US

jul_uk

At last, the photos ! They were worth the wait, Lynn, and thank you for sharing them. These and your report will be invaluable to anyone thinking of going on a similar trip, better than anything else I have found. Your hard work is much appreciated. Julie

thit_cho

Wow, those are great photos. I was on vacation when you first posted your trip report, so I missed it and glad you re-topped it.

Femi

Having now returned from my own shark watching experience, I am happy to say this is still an exceedingly well written report. Nice job Lynn!

agswimmer

Femi, we'll be looking forward to your report!

atravelynn

Why thank you Femi, and I hope you had as much fun as I did with the Great Whites and the furs seals.

Femi

Agswimmer if you click on my name you can find my trip report. I must warn you that it pales in comparison to Lynn's.

Kmania

Atravelynn, thanks so much for all the detail. This is something I'd really like to do if we make it to South Africa this year.

atravelynn

You are welcome, Kmania, hope you get to South Africa and to the sharks.