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  • Shark cage diving in Gansbaai, South Africa with Marine Dynamics. Experience the exceptional and come face to face with a great white shark! 

  • The exact world record white shark is a contested issue, but chances are it is between 6-7m. In Gansbaai, the largest white shark ever caught was at Danger Point and measured up to 5.9m.

  • If you see a white shark in the water don’t panic. Chances are high that the shark has already detected you and isn’t interested. White shark attacks are normally associated with poor visibility, so avoid murky conditions.

  • White sharks have a unique system called a “counter current heat exchange”, which keeps their body  tempreture +/- 7C above the surrounding water temperature. 

  • All sharks have an incredibly unique system on the tip of their nose called the “ampillae of Lorenzini”. These are small pores filled with a gel that transmits the electrical currents in the water to the shark’s brain so that it can assess its environment.

  • White sharks give birth to live young (not eggs), and they give birth to 6-8 pups at one time. Pups are usually between 1.0-1.5m in length and are born with teeth.

  • Body language has been a well documented form of shark communication and has identified body arching, jaw gaping, and other postures as specific social tactics.

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Daily Blog 27 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An early but beautiful start for us today! Some incredible shark activity and also a bonus of seeing some seals and even Southern Right whales!

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Daily Blog 26 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An early sunrise start for our guests, with warm greetings from our Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 25 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful winter morning perfect for shark cage diving, filled with Bronze whaler shark sightings!

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Daily Blog 24 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, June 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A calm and beautiful day with amazing guests and shark activity! 

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Daily Blog 23 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, June 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We started rather early today for the sake of accommodating the tide, we were, however, rewarded with some incredible activity!

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Daily Blog 22 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Back at sea after a day on land and what a warm welcome from our Bronze whaler sharks!

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