Shark Cage

Take the plunge – we dare you!

Our newest adrenaline activity – Shark Cage - is a unique way to get face to face with amazing predators of the deep, with nothing but a cage between you and the sharks!

The Shark Cage is partially submerged in our predator tank – home to School, Wobbegong and Broadnose Sevengill sharks - so you’re guaranteed to have a close encounter of the shark kind, every time.

Through the cage’s clear Perspex bottom you can marvel at sharks, stingrays and other fish from New Zealand’s coastal waters swimming below, or past the mesh walls of the cage, – often only feet away.

With no diving experience required, and all the instruction you need from our experienced guides, this is the easiest, safest and most exciting way to meet the often feared predators of the deep.

The experience takes approximately 1 hour – 15 of which are spent snorkelling with the sharks. Prior to taking the plunge you will get a behind the scenes peek at Kelly Tarlton’s before being briefed and suited up.

To celebrate the launch of Shark Cage, don’t miss our special introductory offer of $49 a plunge, which includes bonus admission into the attraction. Available for a limited time only.

What to bring:

Bring togs and a towel and wear covered footwear. Everything else is provide - spring suit, booties, and mask & snorkel.

Session Times:

Shark Cage launches Wednesday 20 January 2010 

Runs five times a day (10:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, and 4:00pm), Wednesday through Sunday.

Bookings:

Bookings are essential for all encounters. Availability of Animal Adventures programs are limited and can be pre-booked online now or by telephoning reservations on +64 9 531 5065 or 0800 80 50 50 (free phone within New Zealand).


Criteria for participation: 

• Participants must be aged 10 years + to participate in the Shark Cage experience
• Minimum height restriction is 1.3 metres
• Maximum six people per session.
• All persons aged 17 and under must have signed parental/ guardian consent
• All persons aged 14 and under must be accompanied into the attraction by an adult.
• Participants must follow instructions given by the guide
• All participants must complete and sign both the Kelly Tarlton’s Animal Adventure Terms and Conditions which includes a Statement of Understanding and Assumption of Risk Agreement and the Medical Declaration. If applicable, a doctor’s medical clearance must be displayed to the adventure guide.