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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 25 April 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, April 25, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had our up and downs today! The first trip unfortunately was the unlucky one, but we managed to get some sharks on our second trip!

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

Sunday, April 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had clouds we had sun we even got a bit of rain today! All in one day, including some bronze whalers who came to join us today!

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Daily Blog 22 April 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, April 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had such a fantastic day out at sea today, the beautiful Bronze Whaler sharks didn't keep us waiting long and our divers enjoyed some unrivaled views from inside the cage!

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Daily Blog 21 April 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Very lucky day for the MD team and our guests! We had two different species of sharks coming up to us today: Bronze Whaler sharks and Sevengill sharks!

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Daily Blog 20 April 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a day out at sea, sunny and calm! And we managed to get a shark for ourselves!

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Daily Blog 19 April 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Unfortunately, our unlucky streak continues! No sharks but some lovely sunshine and seals and stunning birds!

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