Shark Cage Diving

"It's because it's what you love, Ricky. It is who you were born to be. And here you sit, thinking. Well, Ricky Bobby is not a thinker. Ricky Bobby is a driver. He is a doer. And that's what you need to do. You don't need to think. You need to drive. You need speed. You need to go out there, and you need to rev your engine. You need to fire it up. You need to grab a hold of that line between speed and chaos, and you need to wrestle it to the ground like a demon cobra! And then, when the fear rises up in your belly, you use it. And you know that fear is powerful, because it has been there for billions of years. And it is good. And you use it. And you ride it; you ride it like a skeleton horse through the gates of hell, and then you win, Ricky. You WIN! And you don't win for anybody else. You win for you, you know why? Because a man takes what he wants. He takes it all. And you're a man, aren't you? Aren't you?"

EXTREMMMMEEE!!!

Early out of bed. Sleepy drive (2 hours+) to Gansbaai. But then you damn well better start waking up soon...! 

After breakfast, the hot Marine Biologist gives us the lowdown. Rule no 1: Stay in the cage. Rule no 2: Refer Rule no 1.

Then off on a boatride that might be even scarier than the actual diving. 95% guarantee someone on the boat will get sick - what the hell, it's worth it for one of the biggest thrills of your life.

Don't look back when it's your turn to get in the cage. The 3.5m MANKILLER (nah, actually they're harmless... kind of... don't take my word for it...) bumps up against the cage! Flashes his teeth! Touch him if you dare! IT IS AWESOMEEE>>>

We head back to shore so you can go brag to everyone within hearing distance about your close encounter!

Then off back to town checking out some penguins in Bettys Bay and the awesome scenic route of Clarence Drive. My super eco-friendly partners on this venture are Marine Dynamics, check out their site on...

http://www.sharkwatchsouthafrica.com/