African Watersports

African Watersports African Watersports is the first well-established dive charter concerned with exploring and preserving Aliwal Shoal, South Africa.

Dive with the Shark Whisperer himself
Walter Bernardis - our fearless leader!!
🦈‼️☠️

Remember: "Without Blue 💦
there can be no Green" 💚

📍Aliwal Shoal, South Africa
The Shark Diving Capital of the World! 🌎 passion for adrenaline-fueled diving, from Sharks to Sardine Run South Africa & the Nile Crocodile in Botswana!

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐬
𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿�

ᴛʜᴇ ᴘɪᴏɴᴇᴇʀ ᴏғ ᴛɪɢᴇʀ sʜᴀʀᴋ ᴅɪᴠɪɴɢ || sᴀʀᴅɪɴᴇ ʀᴜɴ || ɴɪʟᴇ ᴄʀᴏᴄᴏᴅɪʟᴇs

https://www.africanwatersports.co.za/

23/09/2026

Kick off your week by slipping beneath the surface and diving into the blue. The ocean welcomed us with clear visibility and a collection of beautiful sightings, and we soaked up every moment in the best way we know how—while scuba diving, of course!
Summer has officially arrived, bringing warmer days, sparkling seas, and plenty of underwater activity. The sharks are keeping wonderfully busy, so now is the perfect time to jump in, join the adventure, and see what they’re up to!
Planning a South African diving trip? DM “ALIWAL” and we'll help you plan your dives.

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21/09/2026

Maybe your next holiday shouldn't involve lying next to a swimming pool or doing loooong beach walks…… 😉
Maybe it should involve:
🌊 Warm Indian Ocean water
🦈 Wild sharks
🤿 World-class diving
📸 Incredible underwater photography
☀️ KwaZulu-Natal sunshine
🍹 And a few stories you'll be telling for years.

We're ready to take you on an adventure you will remember.

Where would you rather spend your next holiday?
Poolside?
or diving with sharks??

18/09/2026

This video show a little of what we seen while we taken a break from all the Sardine Run action.We’re starting to find more and more of these fantastic pinnacles in the Port St John’s area .. so rich in fauna and flora and majestic reef structure!

To enquire about our Sardine Run Packages, itinerary and pricing - DM or email us
[email protected]
Whatapp: +2782 565 1210


18/09/2026

Not every diver gets to experience this.
Not every diver gets this close.
And not every dive ends with a moment you'll remember for the rest of your life.
But at Aliwal Shoal…
this is what keeps divers coming back. 🦈🌊
If shark diving is on your bucket list, perhaps it's time to make it happen.
📍 Umkomaas, KwaZulu-Natal
🤿 Aliwal Shoal
🦈 African Watersports

16/09/2026

One of Aliwal Shoal's most iconic visitors, the ragged-tooth shark is a favourite among divers and underwater photographers. When you finally find yourself face-to-face with one…you understand why.
They sure are Fierce, Ancient-looking, powerful, and most fascinating.
Would an encounter like this be enough to get you to visit us? 🌍✈️

16/09/2026

You have ONE dive at Aliwal Shoal.
Which shark are you hoping to see? 👇
A — 🦈 Blacktip
B — 🦈 Zambezi/Bull Shark
C — 🦈 Ragged-tooth Shark
D — 🦈 Whatever swims past!
There is no wrong answer… although choosing D might be the smartest option. 😉
Tell us your choice in the comments.

🌊 “Why Aliwal Shoal?”Why do divers travel from around the world to dive Aliwal Shoal? 🌍🤿Because beneath the surface is a...
14/09/2026

🌊 “Why Aliwal Shoal?”

Why do divers travel from around the world to dive Aliwal Shoal? 🌍🤿

Because beneath the surface is a completely different world.
🦈 Sharks
🐢 Turtles
🐟 Huge schools of reef fish
🌊 Dramatic reefs
📸 Incredible underwater photography
🤿 And some seriously unforgettable encounters
Aliwal Shoal isn't simply a dive site. It's an experience.

Have you dived Aliwal Shoal before — or is it still on your bucket list?

11/09/2026

🦈🦈The Shark Season Is Calling.

The water is warming up… and Aliwal Shoal is waking up.
Summer is here, and this is when the shark action really starts getting interesting.
Blacktips. Bull sharks. Raggies. And that unmistakable feeling of being surrounded by wild ocean life in one of South Africa’s most iconic dive destinations.
No cages. No aquarium. Just you, the blue and sharks doing what sharks do.
Would you get in the water? 👇
📍 Aliwal Shoal, KwaZulu-Natal
🤿 Shark diving with African Watersports

🦈 “How Close Is Too Close?”How close would you be comfortable getting to a shark? 🦈2 metres?1 metre?Or close enough to l...
09/09/2026

🦈 “How Close Is Too Close?”
How close would you be comfortable getting to a shark? 🦈
2 metres?
1 metre?
Or close enough to look straight into its eyes? 👀

At Aliwal Shoal, encounters with sharks can be remarkably intimate — but the magic is in respecting the animal and allowing it to remain wild.
This isn't about dominating the shark.
It's about entering their world.

Tag the diver who would absolutely love this encounter. 🤿👇

07/09/2026

The Ocean Is Worth Fighting For 🌍🌊
Aliwal Shoal is one of those places that reminds us why ocean conservation matters.

A Marine Protected Area.
A recognised Hope Spot.
A haven for sharks and marine life.
And an extraordinary place to experience the ocean firsthand.

But protection doesn't happen simply because a line is drawn on a map. It requires awareness, responsible tourism, scientific understanding and people who care enough to protect what they experience.

At African Watersports, we believe diving should inspire conservation.
Come and see Aliwal Shoal for yourself — and discover why this incredible piece of ocean deserves our respect.

🦈 Dive it. Love it. Protect it.

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4 Salisbury Road
Umkomaas
4170

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 15:00
Thursday 07:00 - 15:00
Friday 07:00 - 14:00

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