Encounter the big White One...

Marine Dynamics, a diving operation specialising in encounters with the Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias), is based in the fishing village of Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. Six nautical miles away is Dyer Island, possibly the best place in the world to engage the Great White shark. read further...

About Us

Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Cruises, live by the 'Discover and Protect' slogan, and we strive to provide you with the utmost conservation oriented and respect ethos offer on the market. Our main concern is directed at the Sharks and the health of the local ecosystem which attracts White Sharks into the area. We will show you the true Great White Sharks, not those depicted in many movies and images. read further...

The Dive

What is a typically dive? Breakfast (included in the price) is provided at the restaurant before the boat launch. Every trip is preceded by a brief introductory talk about the route and what to look to out for. Passengers are fitted with comfortable inflatable life-jackets. Safety is of the utmost importance. We have extensive public liability insurance. read further...

The Boat

SAFE & COMFORTABLE - YOUR EVERY NEED CATERED FOR The boat, Shark Fever, was specifically designed and built by Gecat in St Francis Bay, Port Elizabeth. It is 10.7 metres in length, has a cabin, toilet, open deck and a diving platform. We operate with environmentally friendly 300 hp Suzuki 4 stroke outboard engines which exceed the EU 2006 standards for low emissions. read further...

The Crew

Marine Dynamics aspires to give you the best experience of Great White Sharks, and the crew will search the sea until our guests have had the best possible shark viewing experience. The Marine Dynamics crew has years of experience in white shark cage diving. They have worked with various international film crews, photographers and scientists.They can provide clients with detailed information about the Great White Sharks as well as other marine wildlife of the Dyer Island area.read further...

Volunteer Program

Shark populations worldwide are increasingly threatened, and in scientific circles there is still research needed to fully understand and interpret shark behaviour. Shark education features as a prominent part of the programme. read further...

Scenic helicopter flight to see the Sharks

Breathtaking helicopter flight AND Shark Cage Diving experience. You might even spot the Great Whites and Whales from the air as you fly over the Cape Peninsula into Kleinbaai. Helicopter flight from Cape Town to Kleinbaai 30 minutes trip PLUS Shark Cage Diving, all in one, for R4950.00 per person. Helipad at V&A Waterfront. BOOK YOUR TRIP of a lifetime now! Contact us for more details..

Shark Science...

As Marine Biologist researcher, scientist and staff member of Marine Dynamics, my life is committed to study the Great White Shark - the success of evolution and beauty of nature in all its power. Read my sharings in my daily blog. [Alison Towner, Bsc Marine Biology]