ABOUT US
Shark Diving Cape Town is a top shark diving company that pride themselves on being eco-sensitive, and running the safest operation in Simon’s Town, False Bay.
Owned and run by shark expert Rob Lawrence and his wife Karen and their dedicated team in Cape Town, they specialise in providing natural encounters with sharks.
Motivated by their love and passion for sharks, particularly great whites, their aim is to change perceptions and encourage people to have a positive attitude towards these magnificent creatures as well as all sharks in False Bay. You may also encounter other shark species such as the Broadnose Seven-gilled Cow sharks, the Bronze Whaler sharks and even the odd Hammerhead shark and stingrays.
Rob has been working with sharks for the past twenty-five years and has become an expert on them and their behaviour. His team have all worked with sharks for years and they are professional and extremely knowledgeable about other species they encounter such as the various whales, dolphins, penguins, seals and birds.
We are committed to sharks and their conservation, as with the conservation of our oceans, so invite you to join us, learn with us, and become outspoken advocates for this misunderstood, yet beautiful species.
The Crew
Rob Lawrence (Owner)
Rob was one of the first, to spearhead shark cage diving at Seal Island in Simons Town, in 1996, and to offer breaching trips in the area. His knowledge and experience span more than 26+ years.
I was born and raised in Cape Town. The ocean is deeply entrenched in my family, who have a long-standing history in False Bay as trek fisherman (beach net fishing) dating back to the late 1800’s. My grandfather used to tell me many fishing stories, you know the ones when he caught a fish “this size”. When I was a tiny boy, I spent many days playing on the beach and catching fish and I have always loved the sea. I started as a volunteer in 1992 with the White Shark Research project in Gansbaai before moving to…
Our Boat
The Blue Pointer is the latest in shark vessel technology, with the highest safety standards and equipment, offering both an upper and lower deck as well as a covered cabin and ablution facilities.
Our Cage
The total cage is manufactured from 4043 Aluminium materials.
The cage is routinely inspected for cracks, and it complies with the specification.
Outer measurements:
3,54 metres x 2,3 metres x 0,94 metres
