Staff and Crew from White Shark Diving Company

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Nikolas Walsh - Manager Director



Schooling: Rondebosch Boys High School Captained: 1st Team Rugby and Water Polo Teams Represented Western Province and S.A schools Tertiary Education: IMM and MBM (Marketing): SATOUR Guide Travelled extensively through North America, Mexico, Britain,Europe,Asia and Australia Work Experiences: Manager Dept Harrods London Ass Manager Royal Bank Of Scotland MD of various Tour Operating Companies Interests : Sea Adventures , Ecotourism and Understanding People

Coenie - Dive Master



Coenraad Coetzee has been a dive master for 9 years. He has exceptional experience when it comes to the Great Whites, and has had a passionate fascination of them for many years. He has also been exclusively involved with the White Shark Diving Co. since the industries inception 7 years ago. Coenie is an amazing character, and passionate about the habitat and subsistence of the great white shark, he gives our clients and divers a complete overview of the wildlife, birds, seals and eco environment in which we find this magnificent creature!

Beverly



Has over a decade of catering experience fulfilling her passionfor food and beverage .Her dedicated catering team ensure no one leaves hungry, from her first class venue. She previously prepared food on their private game reserve. Beverly spends her spare time as a artist.

Anthony Tromp "Trompie"



An experienced South African tour guide. Is the first representative you meet from the White Shark Diving Co if taking our transport. Trompie has various qualifications in the driving and guiding sectors of tourism in South Africa. He is valued team member who continues to tranfer clients between Cape Town metropolitan area and Gansbaai, sticking to a strict time schedule.

Phillip - Skipper

Phillip Colyn has been a skipper for the last 25 years! He has been involved in the industry for the last 5 years, and like Mariaan has been a very loyal and fastidious skipper for the White Shark Diving Co. He is by far the most experienced skipper in the waters off Kleinbaai, and is often looked upon for advice on the viability of launching due to weather concerns. There is no doubt that to him the safety of his passengers and crew is of the utmost importance.

X-Man - Industry Trainee



X-man has joined the White Shark Diving Co. as an industry trainee. His particular passion involves becoming a shark handler with the view of becoming a dive master. He is indeed very fortunate to have joined 'The' Team of Mariaan, Phillip, and Coenie, who are all determined to ensure that he develops into and becomes one of the industries finest acquisitions!

Lalo Saidy



Our in house videographer. Lalo Joined White Shark Diving Co in 2006. His fascination of the Great White is more enthusiastic now than ever before. Lalo has worked with numerous production companies. ( National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Japan Africa productions as well as world famous personal André Haartmen " the original Shark Man" , Charles Maxwell.) Lalo has vast experience in filming day trips for clients . His research for Marine and Coastal Management continues with his dorsal fin identification projects. Lalo is a fluent translator for all our French and Spanish speaking guests. His briefings in the morning prepare each and every client for the reality of the experience which is unique to each day spent with White Shark Diving Co.