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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 29 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, December 29, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A wet and wild day on the sea filled with Bronze whaler shark encounters!

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Daily Blog 28 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Stunning day out at sea, with some bronze whalers eager to "play" with us! Thanks to all who join.

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Daily Blog 27 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a sunny beautiful day out there! Lots of excited divers, spectators, and Great Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 26 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 25, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a busy, GREAT sharky day for us all! We had some wind by the end of the day but luckily good Bronze whaler sharks and also a female Great White stopped by!  

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Daily Blog 24 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bright and early start for all three of our trips with some fantastic sightings of the Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 23 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a lovely calm day in the bay to start with, the wind picked up a bit later in the afternoon, however! Lots of excited guests and Bronze whaler sharks!

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