Shark Diving Protea Banks
The Ultimate South African Adventure
Our PADI 5-Star Dive Center offers thrilling shark diving adventures on Protea Banks , internationally renowned as one of the world’s top shark diving destinations.
Protea Banks , The Shark Diving Capital of South Africa
Welcome to Dive in Adventure Tours, your gateway to the Shark Diving Capital of South Africa , Protea Banks.
Here, beneath the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, you’ll meet some of the ocean’s most majestic predators: Tiger Sharks, Bull (Zambezi) Sharks, Ragged-Tooth (Raggies), Oceanic Blacktips, and 3 different species of Hammerhead sharks.
Our PADI 5-Star Dive Center, based in Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal, offers world-class diving with a focus on ethics, safety, and conservation.
With decades of local experience, a passionate crew, and small groups, we guarantee the ultimate shark diving adventure , thrilling, safe, and deeply respectful of the marine world.
Every dive is more than an adrenaline rush, it’s a journey into one of the planet’s richest shark ecosystems, a living proof that adventure and conservation can coexist in perfect balance.
Daily Dive Trips to Protea Banks
🚤 Daily Launches from Shelly Beach, weather dependent!
Join us to explore the world-famous Protea Banks !
Why Dive With Dive in Adventure Tours
Our mission is simple: adventure with ethics.
We believe shark diving should protect the ocean, not harm it. That’s why we operate under Marine Protected Area (MPA) regulations and follow international conservation standards.
What makes us different:
🧑✈️ Experienced Local Crew: Decades of Protea Banks expertise.
🦺 Safety First: Every diver receives a personal Nautilus GPS tracking device.
🌍 Ethical Baited Dives: No feeding, only scent trails , minimal impact, maximum respect.
👥 Small Groups: Personal attention and relaxed diving.
🦈 Knowledge & Conservation: Pre-dive briefings about shark behavior and protection.
💙 Community-Driven: Supporting local conservation and tourism in the South Coast.
Whether it’s your first Protea dive or your hundredth, we make sure it’s unforgettable , safe and sustainable.
Protea Banks Dive Trips & Packages
We run two dives daily from Shelly Beach aboard our custom dive boat Sea Mamba.
From half-day trips to multi-day itineraries, our dive packages blend ocean adrenaline, safety, and comfort , perfect for passionate divers seeking the ultimate Protea Banks experience.
Available options:
8-Dive Protea Banks Package: Includes 7 reef dives + 1 baited dive, tanks & weights (gear optional).
4-Night Protea Dive & Stay : 8 dives + comfortable accommodation at Emerald Cove near the beach.
10-Day Adventure Combo: Combine Protea Banks diving with Drakensberg trekking and St Lucia safari experiences.
Private Charters & Club Trips: Tailored itineraries for dive clubs, travel agents, and photography groups.
Every trip includes full briefings, professional guides, and strict MPA compliance to ensure a safe and ethical diving experience with our crew aboard Sea Mamba.
The Sardine Run – The Greatest Show in the Ocean
Millions of sardines race up South Africa’s coast, trailed by sharks, dolphins, whales, and dive-bombing gannets. Small-group expeditions with expert skippers and spotter-plane support. Front-row action. Lifetime memories.
Every June and July, millions of sardines migrate up the South African coast , followed by sharks, dolphins, whales, and gannets.
Join our Sardine Run expeditions to witness nature’s most spectacular marine event.
We operate from the Wild Coast with experienced skippers and spotter planes.
Expect close-up action, incredible visibility, and lifetime memories.
Scuba diving courses
Whether you’re taking your very first breath underwater, looking to sharpen your dive skills, or dreaming of becoming a scuba professional
PROTEA BANKS SEALIFE
What our clients say about us!
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It’s a really good dive center. Dives were amazing and instructors are very fun and profesionnals. Good equipment also and good vibes ! Thank you !
Léo Brt
June 8, 2025If you dive, you want to dive protea banks, and if you dive protea banks you must do it with Kyle and Michelle. They live and breathe diving here, are... read more highly experienced and extremely passionate. They are loads of fun and always have a story to tell. As soon as you arrive the atmosphere is super friendly and chill. But beneath this you realise how hard working they are and that safety is the core of the operation. The addition of nautilus is a fantastic touch. The diving is unbelievable. In one dive we got blacktip sharks, bull sharks, tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks and a marlin. A huge thank you for all the amazing diving!!!
Massimo Casali
March 8, 20254 superbes plongées réalisées avec ce club de plongée . En une plongée récif on a vu 5 espèces de requin différente ( requin marteau, tigre, bouledogue , taureau et... read more pointe noire ). Le courant est par contre puissant , il faut être des plongeurs avec de l’expérience.
Samuel s
July 8, 2025 -
This year 2025 since the diving operator I was diving with closed business down,I started diving with Dive in Adventures suggested by a south african friend and owner of... read more a highly reliable diving center. I couldn´t be happier in the way Patricia,one of the owners made contact and helped me out to organize, with me together, 4 days diving. Kyle and Michelle both running on a daily basis all the logistics,like preparation,boat launch,ride to divesites,guiding...in my opinion,highly professional and enjoyable....that means perfect!. They make you enjoy while you learn just by listenning to them and/or underwater during the dives. I´m a diving instructor with more than 15 years experience in different countries with people with different backgrounds and nationalities and all I can say is; one of my favourite places to dive and nice team to dive with.And just as a tip; listen to them since they´re gonna do all their best to guide you and/or assist you. Hope we´ll meet again...thanks to everyone!!. Alex
alex kowalsky
April 8, 2025We had two days of diving at Protea Banks with Dive In Adventures. One baited shark dive and three reef dives. The diving was excellent with massive bull sharks,... read more oceanic black tips, hammerheads and a couple of guitar sharks. The beach launch was challenging but Kyle, or skipper, was excellent. Dive In is relatively new and run by Michelle and Kyle. Michelle was our dive guide and Kyle the boat captain. From arrival to departure the service was first rate. It was relaxed with coffee on arrival and then went at the guests speed and comfort. Michelle was an excellent and knowledgable guide and safety was a priority. Overall and excellent experience and I would absolutely recommend using this company if you are in the area.
Andrew Jose
February 8, 2025Had an amazing experience, felt super comfortable. Amazing instructors and lots of beautiful sharks on the baited dive!
Ollie Wingfield
January 8, 2025 -
I highly recommend this centre. Kyle and Michelle are great people. Am happy to have crossed their path. The dives were AWESOME. Their knowledge of the fauna and navigation skills flawless. I felt in... read more good hands, with a cheerful yet vers serious atmosphere.
Jean-Louis Vaucher
May 8, 2025Dive in Adventures is a diving center with excellent technical and staffing capabilities! Skipper Kyle takes the divers in a rubber dinghy through the surf zone far out to the open... read more sea to the best diving spots. Above the deep lying reefs the drift dives over several km are guided by divemaster Michelle with a towed buoy, and each diver gets a GPS tracker. During baited dives, sharks are attracted by the smell of fish put in a perforated buoy which hangs at a depth of 10 m. This "tea bag" principle prevents sharks from mistaking a diver for food and accidentally nibbling on him. Bull sharks, blacktip and tiger sharks are common to be seen as well as hammerhead sharks and other species, circling the buoy, approaching divers up to arm's length to be observed and filmed. Incomparable! Manager Patricia who works most time invisibly in the background takes care of everything you need. She books a reliable and safe transfer from the airport in Durban to Margate/Shelly Beach and she knows a really lovely B&B. She also organizes excursions on land and safaris and takes great videos of the dives for a lasting memory. We were there for six days with diving and an excursion, and it was a wonderful and unforgettable experience! Hanna & Iris
Johanna Strobel
May 8, 2025If you want to dive protea, there is no point in looking anywhere else. For the adventurous diver, freedom is given with safety still being prioritized. Great time!
Manas Toews
April 8, 2025