Welcome to Sharklady Adventures

At Sharklady Adventures, you’re not just joining a tour – you’re becoming part of our family. For over 36 years, we’ve been sharing the incredible marine life of Gansbaai with guests from around the world through safe, educational, and conservation-driven shark cage diving experiences. Many of our dedicated crew members have been with us for up to 24 years, creating a close-knit team whose passion, knowledge, and commitment shine through on every trip. From the moment you arrive until you return to shore, you’ll experience the genuine South African hospitality, professionalism, and personal care that have made Sharklady Adventures a trusted name in shark cage diving in Gansbaai.

Few people have shaped South Africa’s shark cage diving industry quite like Kim “Sharklady” Maclean. Operating since 1992, Kim has dedicated more than three decades to protecting sharks, educating the public, and creating unforgettable marine experiences. Her lifelong passion for sharks began at an early age and led her to join the Department of Sea Fisheries after matriculating from Cape Town High School in 1978, where she worked across several marine research divisions. She later became involved in extensive Great White Shark research programmes and was one of the first people to successfully tag Great White Sharks in South Africa. Today, Sharklady Adventures proudly maintains a 100% safety record, reflecting Kim’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, conservation, and guest safety.

Founded in 2001, Sharklady Adventures was built on Kim’s vision to care, protect and educate people about sharks and the marine environment. Beyond offering world-class shark cage diving experiences, the company has always played an active role in conservation through educational initiatives, research projects, and regular community ocean clean-up campaigns. In 2011, when South Africa introduced the first official five-year shark cage diving permits, Kim helped lead the industry’s evolution into a professional, conservation-focused sector. As Chairperson of the Great White Shark Protection Foundation, she works closely with government on industry standards and shark research, helping to protect one of the ocean’s most misunderstood predators. More than 30 years after beginning her journey, Kim and her dedicated team continue to inspire thousands of guests every year while sharing their passion for the incredible marine life of Gansbaai.

Margaret, our BEE partner, grew up on her mother’s farm in Deals Ville in the Free State giving her a love of wildlife. She matriculated from Kimberley High School in 1992 then worked in personnel before moving into sales and marketing giving her the opportunity to travel within South Africa.

She moved to Cape Town in 2002 to work in the leisure boating industry for Leisure Extreme Marine in Sales and Marketing that started her love of the sea.

She first met Kim Sharklady Maclean within a few months of arriving at a boat trade show in Cape Town and did her first of many Great White Shark cage diving trips with Kim soon after.

At Sharklady Adventures, our crew is one big family, and from the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with genuine South African hospitality. Our friendly crew house team will check you in, serve your breakfast, answer any questions, and ensure you’re comfortable before your adventure begins. On the water, you’ll be in the capable hands of our experienced skipper, knowledgeable deckhands, professional dive crew, and onboard videographer, who captures every unforgettable moment. Many of our team members have been with us for up to 24 years, bringing decades of experience, passion, and dedication to making your shark cage diving adventure in Gansbaai both safe and truly unforgettable.

Whether you’re visiting Gansbaai for the first time or returning for another unforgettable adventure, we would be honoured to welcome you aboard. At Sharklady Adventures, you’re more than just a guest – you become part of our family. Join Kim Maclean and our passionate crew as we share our love for the ocean, its incredible wildlife, and the conservation of these magnificent animals. We look forward to welcoming you on board and showing you why shark cage diving in Gansbaai is an experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

At Sharklady Adventures, your safety, enjoyment and experience are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment you make your booking until you step back on shore, our dedicated crew is committed to providing a professional, friendly and unforgettable adventure. We operate with the highest safety standards, treat every guest with genuine South African hospitality, and have a deep respect for the ocean and its wildlife. Whether you’re joining us for your very first shark cage diving Gansbaai experience or returning for another adventure, we promise to deliver an authentic, conservation-focused marine encounter that creates memories to last a lifetime.

We care because we are privileged to enjoy a large number of marine species along our coastline.

We protect so as to conserve and keep our marine resources and species alive for future generations to appreciate as well.

Education is where it starts. We educate our youth as they are our future and only hope in saving our fragile planet.