Shark Cage Diving Insurance
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Covering scuba dives up to 40m
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Emergency medical expenses
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Trip cancellation cover
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What does shark cage diving insurance cover?
Our shark cage diving travel insurance combines specialist activity cover with essential protection for the rest of your trip.
It is designed for travellers heading overseas for a shark cage diving experience, guided marine excursion or wildlife adventure, including trips where the activity is the main purpose of travel.
Cover can include emergency medical treatment and repatriation if you are injured or become unwell during your trip, alongside search and rescue costs. Protection may also be available for pre-paid shark cage diving fees if an insured event prevents you from taking part.
A full policy can also include trip cancellation and curtailment, baggage, personal accident, personal liability and other unexpected travel expenses.
Cover is intended for organised shark cage dives operated by a recognised provider, with participants following the operator’s safety instructions and remaining within the designated cage or viewing area.
Already have travel insurance but shark cage diving is excluded? Our travel bolt-on can extend your existing policy to include the activity for the days you need, even after your trip has started.
Our policies provide three different types of cover: Sports travel insurance, Sports accident, and Activity Top-Up. Please ensure you select the most suitable cover for your activity, when you get a quote and always review your policy documents.
Sports equipment is excluded under our bolt‑on cover.
Only a summary of the policy’s coverage is presented on this page. Please refer to policy documents for full details of what is and what is not covered, when you get a quote.
How much does shark cage diving insurance cost?
Your shark cage diving insurance premium depends on factors such as your age, destination, trip length and the type of shark diving activities you plan to undertake.
The level of cover you choose, including medical expenses, cancellation protection and optional equipment cover, will also affect the price.
Medical emergencies offshore, including evacuation by boat or air, can be extremely costly without specialist cover in place.
Review our shark cage diving insurance pricing example and get a quote tailored to your trip.
Quote example
£43.07**
Example quote is based on:
- Sport Selected Shark cage diving
- Sports Group Group 6
- Package Bronze
- Policy Single Trip Travel Policy
- Duration 2 days
- Emergency Medical Treatment £10,000,000
- Trip Cancellation £1,000
- Sports Equipment Cover £200
- See more benefits when you get a quote
**This example is based on a real quote from our website on 26/08/2026 for a 2-day, single trip, adult policy. It is shown for illustrative purposes only. If your circumstances or requirements differ, your quote may be higher or lower. The quote you receive will be based on the information you provide about your activities. Get a quote for pricing tailored to your requirements.
Why you need shark cage diving insurance?
Some insurance may exclude shark cage diving
Specialist cover gives you confidence for a one-off experience for specific activities.
Injury or illness can lead to costly treatment
Emergency medical care abroad can result in significant unexpected expenses.
Travel disruption can derail your experience
Delays or cancellations could mean missing your booked shark cage dive and other asscociated costs.
Hear from our experts
“Shark cage diving offers a rare opportunity to witness some of the ocean’s most powerful predators up close — often in remote, offshore locations.
Even with strict safety procedures in place, medical emergencies, evacuation from boats, and travel disruption can quickly become costly without the right protection.
For over 30 years, we’ve helped adventure travellers explore with confidence, knowing their policy is designed specifically for activities like shark cage diving.”
Chris Trotman – Head of Sales & Underwriting at SportsCover Direct
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We’ve refined our process to make buying sports insurance abroad simple but thorough, with cover designed around the activities you take part in, from training trips and competitions to active holidays overseas.
Our Claims Record
Average pay out for each insurance claim
£1,599.09
How to make a claim
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A Recent Claim Example
“One of our policyholders became unwell while in South Africa to play Cricket. They sought medical treatment and were treated for suspected appendicitis, with symptoms of stomach cramps, high fever and nausea. Because they secured our Sports Travel Insurance, they were covered to seek medical treatment.”
Total Paid Out
£5,971.47
Claim Type
Medical Assistance
Policy Type
Sports Travel Insurance
Incident
Medical assistance
Policy Excess Applied
£90.00
Location
South Africa
Disclaimer
Data relates to all SportsCover Direct Insurance claims from Jan to Dec 2025 inclusive. Claim example from 2025.
Medical cover explained
We provide cover that considers your medical circumstances. Complete a medical declaration to ensure you’re properly protected, as part of the quotation process.*
*Please note, just because you’ve declared a medical condition or injury doesn’t mean it is automatically covered. The insurer needs to assess it first and will inform you by email if any terms apply.
Medical conditions must be declared
All pre-existing conditions considered
Cover available up to age 74
We'll review your details
Most declarations don't mean exclusion
Any terms will be confirmed by email
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Why choose us
SportsCover Direct is a specialist insurance provider focused entirely on sport. For over 30 years, we’ve helped athletes, teams and organisations get the protection they need, whether they’re travelling, competing, or training abroad or in the UK.
Covering 500+ sports
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FAQs
Yes, our Shark Cage Diving Travel Insurance can generally be taken out even if you have a medical condition. We can almost always offer cover at no extra cost, but occasionally our underwriters may apply special terms if you subsequently needed to make a claim relating to your condition.
Yes, if you want to be financially covered should you have an accident whilst on your trip.
Our policies will cover anyone up to the age of 74 at the time of purchase. An applicant aged 75 or over cannot be covered.
Our Sports Travel Insurance policy provides up to £5,600 worth of equipment cover. This add-on not only protects your own equipment, but also any equipment you hire during your trip. It also covers your diving equipment in transit to and from your destination.
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