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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 18 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a little slow start for our guests today! Luckily with great energy and patience came the shark sightings!

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Daily Blog 17 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bit of a slow day in the bay, but we still saw some sharks, seals, and dolphins, even though the sharks were a little bit lazy today.

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Daily Blog 15 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, January 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A great day to end the week with some fantastic interactions from the Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 14 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, January 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Beautiful day out at sea, the sun was shining the sharks were there and we even got a few glimpses of a short-tail stingray and a cape fur seal! Happy days!

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Daily Blog 13 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, January 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A stunning day out at sea! Sharks, seals, and a Short-tail stingray!

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Daily Blog 12 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was an early start for our guests today, due to the expected wind! Luckily we had amazing wildlife throughout, and also the Tripple S sighting, Sharks, seals, and a Stingray! 

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