Since i was a kid, I have always been mesmerized by sharks. I shared with my wife many moons ago my desire to cage dive with a great white during their active feeding season.
I got the okay to go this morning so Fall of 2011:
Details:
1 Day Cage Dive
- $775 [SIZE=-2]per person Includes cage diving, diving air, weights and weight belts, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, beer and wine.[/SIZE]
Schedule
- Departing from Emeryville, California at 6 AM, returning 6 PM. Trips run September 26 to November 22 (5 days a week Thursday through Monday)
In the fall, thousands of marine mammals congregate on this rocky promontory to breed and calve their young. This event attracts the largest White Sharks in the world to South East Farallon Island (SEFI), where they feed on Elephant Seals before their long trans-Pacific migration. We have had many dramatic encounters with White Sharks at SEFI. Breach attacks occur right in front of the cage and we have witnessed enumerable natural "Feeding Events". Witnessing a very large White Shark attack and consume a 200 to 300 lb. Elephant Seal is an extremely dramatic event. These predatory acts are bloody and violent. Though you may be observing this from the safety of the vessel, you may need to consider this aspect of your adventure and decide if this is an encounter you wish to experience. These events are purely natural and occur as part of the everyday life of these incredible animals. They are truly unforgettable. Expeditions to the Farallon Islands are approximately 12 hours in duration and include an early morning continental breakfast, hearty lunch, snacks and beverages, aboard the expedition vessel, New Superfish. The New Superfish is a stable, comfortable vessel. The expedition accommodates small to medium size groups (5 to 17) providing a personal atmosphere of instruction and information concerning White Sharks. Our experienced professional crew has been conducting expeditions to the Farallons since 1998.
Vessel: The Superfish is the most successful Great White Shark dive boat operating in US waters and is a compilation of commercial capability and industrial strength with creature comforts. Equipped with modern electronic navigation equipment to meet the demands of operating safely and effectively in the offshore environment, the New Superfish has proven to be an excellent platform for both commercial and recreational activities. Our customers appreciate the New Superfish's size (54'feet), speed and maneuverability, while they enjoy her comfort and stability.
Cage Dives: All diving will be surface supplied or "Hookah" only. Water temperature averages 52 - 56 degrees F. Visibilty averages 20?. Our Farallon cage accommodates 4 divers at a time and rotations last approximately 30 minutes and alternating throughout the day. During the expedition, we utilize decoys to attract White Sharks to the surface and the cage. This method has proven very successful and is generally accepted for use inside a Marine Sanctuary.
I got the okay to go this morning so Fall of 2011:
Details:
1 Day Cage Dive
- $775 [SIZE=-2]per person Includes cage diving, diving air, weights and weight belts, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, beer and wine.[/SIZE]
Schedule
- Departing from Emeryville, California at 6 AM, returning 6 PM. Trips run September 26 to November 22 (5 days a week Thursday through Monday)
In the fall, thousands of marine mammals congregate on this rocky promontory to breed and calve their young. This event attracts the largest White Sharks in the world to South East Farallon Island (SEFI), where they feed on Elephant Seals before their long trans-Pacific migration. We have had many dramatic encounters with White Sharks at SEFI. Breach attacks occur right in front of the cage and we have witnessed enumerable natural "Feeding Events". Witnessing a very large White Shark attack and consume a 200 to 300 lb. Elephant Seal is an extremely dramatic event. These predatory acts are bloody and violent. Though you may be observing this from the safety of the vessel, you may need to consider this aspect of your adventure and decide if this is an encounter you wish to experience. These events are purely natural and occur as part of the everyday life of these incredible animals. They are truly unforgettable. Expeditions to the Farallon Islands are approximately 12 hours in duration and include an early morning continental breakfast, hearty lunch, snacks and beverages, aboard the expedition vessel, New Superfish. The New Superfish is a stable, comfortable vessel. The expedition accommodates small to medium size groups (5 to 17) providing a personal atmosphere of instruction and information concerning White Sharks. Our experienced professional crew has been conducting expeditions to the Farallons since 1998.
Vessel: The Superfish is the most successful Great White Shark dive boat operating in US waters and is a compilation of commercial capability and industrial strength with creature comforts. Equipped with modern electronic navigation equipment to meet the demands of operating safely and effectively in the offshore environment, the New Superfish has proven to be an excellent platform for both commercial and recreational activities. Our customers appreciate the New Superfish's size (54'feet), speed and maneuverability, while they enjoy her comfort and stability.
Cage Dives: All diving will be surface supplied or "Hookah" only. Water temperature averages 52 - 56 degrees F. Visibilty averages 20?. Our Farallon cage accommodates 4 divers at a time and rotations last approximately 30 minutes and alternating throughout the day. During the expedition, we utilize decoys to attract White Sharks to the surface and the cage. This method has proven very successful and is generally accepted for use inside a Marine Sanctuary.
