Get up close and personal with the specialised Tiger Shark dive. This dive is the ultimate in Shark diving with thousands of divers who have done this dive saying that without doubt it is the best dive they have done.

Dive Expeditions 

Calendar of Animals for South African East Coast

Tiger Sharks
  

	Shark Description:
	Colour grey above, with vertical black to dark grey bars and spots, bold in young but fading in adults, white below. Huge striped shark with a broad bluntly rounded snout, very long upper labial folds, big mouth with large, saw edged, cockscomb-shaped teeth, spiracles. Prominent interdorsal ridge and low caudal keels.
	Location
	5km / 3 miles offshore, between Scottburgh and Umkomaas. 7 km boat trip from launch site. 50km / 31 miles south of Durban
	Bait
	Yes
	Seasonality
	The tiger sharks are present year round.
			Dominated by large 3.2m (pcl) females.
			Resident sub 3m (pcl) animals
	Dive Depth
	5 – 8 m / 16.5 – 26.4ft
	Dive Type
	Surface drift dive Snorkelling / scuba 21% mix / Nitrox mixes / rebreathers Boat based viewing opportunities available for non-divers.
	Typical Visibility
			Average 15 meters / 50 ft
	Water Temperature
			22 – 28C	3 – 5mm wetsuit advised
			18 – 24C	5mm wetsuit min. advised
	Travel
	Non-direct international flights into Durban, inbound flights from JHB or Cape Town. Vehicle hire rates and options available upon request Airport transfer rates and options available upon request
	Accommodation
	Umkomaas Guest House Tel 0027 (0)39 973 1572 www.umkomaasguesthouse.com Email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
	Costs
	R 1375.00 per person per day + accommodation. Book live online here This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Price includes cyl / w. belt, tiger dive leader/light snacks and refreshments. Gear hire available if required Booking essential. Booking terms &conditions apply. Nitrox mixes available upon request at an additional R50.00 per cylinder per day.
	General Itinerary
		June-Dec
		09h30 Meet on Beach to kit up & brief
		10h00 Launch
		Return to beach after dive

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