The captain and crew

Shark Diving 1

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May 19th 2008
Went cage diving with Great Whites today. Without question one of the most incredible experiences of my life. It was a clear day, calm seas, and 13 great whites congregated around our boat. The captain knew each shark by sight, and each had a name. They ranged in size from "Nemo," a nine footer, to a 15 footer whose name I don't recall. They came right up to the cage, but were much calmer tha ... read more

Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Hermanus

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After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... ... read more