Special Expeditions
Special Expeditions - Exclusive Expeditions for 2012 & 2013
Why a specialty expedition when we still run our existing trips?
Each expedition is focused on a particular species and is hosted by experts in that species behaviour and ecology.
The group size for each expedition has been limited to a maximum of anywhere from 8 - 12 participants only (all other great white shark operators take between 12 - 45 guests per boat). Limited numbers of guests on board ensures the best viewing potential, an un-crowded and intimate environment, maximum cage dive time and exceptional photographic opportunities.
Dates for each expedition have been specifically chosen as the very best period in the year to experience the specialty on offer.
Join our shark experts on an expedition of discovery!
Sharks of Southern Africa
12 - 24 February 2012
Travel the beautiful Southern Cape with Chris and Monique as we search for a variety of large and small shark species.
Target Species include amongst others: Mako, Blue, Seven gills, Great whites, Smooth hammerheads, ragged tooths, bronze whalers.
Super Sharks Expedition
15 - 25 April 2012
Travel between Cape Town & Durban in search of the Super Sharks.
Target Species: Great Whites, Tigers, Bull, Black tips, Makos, Blues, sevengills and brindle bass.
The Sardine Run
26 May - 2 June 2012
Called the “Greatest Show on Earth”.
Join this extreme expedition as we search for sardine bait balls and the host of predators that gorge themselves on this all you can eat banquet.
Target species: Copper , black tip and dusky sharks, common and bottlenose dolphin, brydes and humpback whales, cape gannets.
Natural Predation Specialty 10 day Expedition
16 - 25 July 2013
26 July - 4 August 2013
Expedition focusing on observing the famous and unique Great White Shark breaching and natural hunting behaviour on cape fur seals, Hosted by Chris & Monique Fallows limited availability.
The Great White Trail
21 - 28 August 2012
Visit all three Great White hot spots in South Africa in 1 trip and see a range of different shark behaviour in three very different locations. False Bay, Gansbaai and Mossel Bay.
Special Focus Scientific Expeditions 2012
20 - 28 June 2012
12 - 20 August 2012
31 August - 8 September 2012
These expeditions are hosted by world renowned shark scientist Dr Alessandro da Maddalena and include lectures on Shark Biology, Ethology and Ecology.
Spend the Morning at Seal Island observing natural predation hunting behaviour and great opportunities for cage diving followed by afternoon/evening lectures by Dr Alessandro De Maddelena.
These expeditions are perfect for those wanting to gain a more in depth knowledge on sharks and travel with like-minded people.
Special Focus Scientific Expeditions 2013
1 - 10 July 2013
This electrifying expedition provides a fantastic opportunity to witness the awesome hunting behaviors of the legendary Great White Shark as well as get in the water and dive with these amazing animals at Seal Island, in False Bay, South Africa. The expedition will be led by shark researcher Dr. Neil Hammerschlag together with local Great White Shark naturalists Chris & Monique Fallows of Apex Shark Expeditions.
