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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 20 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An incredible day full of sharks and other wildlife for us before the storm comes tomorrow! 

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Daily Blog 19 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An active day in the bay with one trip sighting 4 out of 5 Marine Big 5!

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Daily Blog 17 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, June 17, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A trip with sightings of large Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 16 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, June 16, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What better way to spend Father's Day than in the water experiencing our magnificent marine life!

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Daily Blog 15 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We only had one trip today, and our lucky guests had to enjoy all the beauty of the bay to themselves. We had incredible shark activity and even a few visits by a Short-tail stingray! 

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Daily Blog 14 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, June 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an incredible day! Amazing encounters and happy guests and crew!

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