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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 05 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, January 05, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bit of a swelly day, but the sharks were incredible and we had so much fun with them today! And of course the seals popping by our vessel.

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Daily Blog 04 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, January 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

And we get lucky again with our sharks and some incredible visibility out in the bay!

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Daily Blog 03 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, January 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great day! The water may have been cold but good activity from start to finish, with the Bronze whaler sharks, and amazing visibility!

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Daily Blog 02 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, January 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A slow day when it came to sharks, the water is still cold but we still saw quite a few of them! Tomorrow is another day!

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Daily Blog 31 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bit of a slow finish for this year! But we managed to get the sharks, and have some incredible moments with them in the water! Happy New Year everyone! 

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Daily Blog 30 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 30, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A rather windy day full of sharks and sunshine! Bronze whalers came nice and close!

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