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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 10 February 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Great day at sea today! We had a little swell but nice Bronze whaler sharks action all the way throughout the hole trip!

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Daily Blog 09 February 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, February 09, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bit windy but stunning day out there, with wonderful sharks all around us

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Daily Blog 08 February 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, February 08, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The harbour was very misty and chill as we launched but as soon as we hit our dive spot we were welcomed by sunshine and sharks!

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Daily Blog 07 February 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, February 07, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an incredible calm day we had with the bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 06 February 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, February 06, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Perfect sea conditions for shark cage diving today! Lovely calm waters and fantastic Bronze Whaler Sharks.

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Daily Blog 04 February 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, February 04, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

After a few days with bad weather we were finally back at sea with amazing Bronze whaler shark sightings!

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