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Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions

73 Ninth Avenue | Joslin, Port Lincoln, South Australia, Australia
+61 (0)8 8363 1788
Ranked #1 of 6 tours in Port Lincoln
5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: We offer live aboard expeditions to view and dive with great white sharks. Rodney and Andrew Fox have worked with great white sharks for over 45...... more » Owner description: We offer live aboard expeditions to view and dive with great white sharks. Rodney and Andrew Fox have worked with great white sharks for over 45 years. This all started of course, with Rodneys miraculous survival following a shark attack in the early 1960's. These days, it is Andrew Fox, Rodney's son, who runs the expeditions and Andrews passion, understanding and hands on experience with great white sharks is quite unprecedented worldwide. Each expedition is not just an adrenalin rush like no other, we will introduce you to the sharks that you see. We know, name them and profile them through our Fox Shark Research Foundation. This exists 'to inspire the appreciation and understanding of great white sharks through research and education' and before you know it you will be helping us identify the sharks on your dives! Our trips are not just all about sharks however, and we will always look to snorkel or dive with the extremely cute and photogenic Australian sea lions and take a tour around the beautiful Neptune Islands in our tender boat to visit the New Zealand fur seals that live there. Life at the Neptune Islands is explained in our onboard great white shark biology and research talks as is the seasonal changes and seal breeding patterns that occur there. Our expeditions only run when there is a good chance of seeing great white sharks who are seasonal visitors to the area. We also understand that it is unrealistic to expect great white sharks to appear as soon as we turn up, so with our slightly longer trips, although we can never guarantee the sharks, we do have a very good and very high success rate. Due to our responsible operator history we also have a ministerial exemption to use berley to attract great white sharks to our boat, which is absolutely essential for successful great white shark viewing. Our small guest numbers on-board (max 12) allow lots of cage time and so long as all guests are getting a fair and equal look at the sharks, you can just stay in there! No dive experience is needed for our surface cage diving and our dive master crew will give you a briefing on how to breathe underwater if you have not done this before. For qualified divers, our world exclusive ocean floor cage diving is quite addictive, here we take you to the floor of the Southern Ocean to see great white sharks truly in their domain with a huge array of other fish life including huge smooth rays, eagle rays and blue gropers! Accommodation onboard includes a large comfortable saloon and 6 twin/double en-suite cabins and enjoying a night of star gazing with a glass of local wine after a beautiful sunset is the perfect way to relax after a thrilling day! We also offer special rates for surface cage diving or topsider viewing only can help you learn to dive! Please email us if you have any other questions about our expeditions and we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing you out with us and becoming part of the Fox Shark family. « less
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Cairns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

An amazing 3 day trip, providing unforgettable experiences with beautiful animals and scenery (you may be a little weary of snorkeling on a shark trip, but trust them - they know what they are doing!). The staff are exceptional, this is not a "take-your-money-then-forget-about-you" tour, these guys REALLY look after you, cannot speak highly enough of them. This is def... More

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I joined the Rodney Fox crew for my once-in-a-lifetime adventure to dive with the Great White Sharks in South Australia for the first time in 2007. I loved the experience so much my fiancé and I have been back every year since. Not only is diving with the Great Whites the most amazing adventure ever, the crew are incredibly welcoming... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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A very unique and amazing experience. Definitely a must-do. Of course, being in a cage and circled by the gracious great whites was the highlight, but there is more to this trip....the opportunity to swim with the playful seals, escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spending a few days in complete serenity, and being spoilt by fabulous... More

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Christchurch
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Having always dreamed of diving with Great White Sharks I knew that Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions were the only operators I wanted to go with. They are unique because they offer you the experience of going down to the sea bed to observe these majestic creatures at depth. It was a life changing experience for me and the photographic opportunities... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions is the best adventure holiday I have ever done and prob ever will do. It should be a must do on everybody's to do list. The shark action is second to none especially in the bottom cage. Andrew Fox and the crew are brilliant. They also cook the best steak!!! More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

I have been fortunate enough to experience the breath taking dives with Great White Sharks twice with Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions. I am planning to go again very soon! I chose this experience to fulfill a lifelong dream over other shark diving operators because of their environmental research undertaken and care of these animals. The idea of speeding out into... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Neptune Island is home to one of the most exciting great white shark diving Mecca’s in Australia, so I boarded the Princess 2 with a group of dive mates from Brisbane alongside our exerienced host Andrew Fox for an unforgettale great white shark cage experience! I’m a shark diver and a underwater photographer and I chose Rodney Fox Shark Expeditions... More

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Stockholm
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
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I just love it! It’s hard to explain in words, but I will try. I just wish you could have seen my smile when I've been down with the bottom cage with 3 other shark lovers. When we are up at the surface we just scream and talk about what we experienced down there. Everyone has their own corner in... More

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Somerville Vic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

I was lucky enough to be on board the very 1st expedition of 2012........and it is 3 days of my life that i will remember simply as OH MY F'n GOD! Everything about the trip was fantastic - the pre organization through to on board organization, the food was (according to my husband) better than whats served at home, the... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

How can I even begin to describe this experience? Cannot conceive of a better way to have kicked off 2012!! I spent 4 fantastic days (and nights) with Andrew Fox and the crew on my first Rodney Fox Shark Expedition (and I guarantee you it won't be the last). First off the sharks, wow! Perhaps I'm slightly bias, being generally... More

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