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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 30 May 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, May 30, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an absolutely staunning day out ay sea, unfrtunately, we had to enjoy it without the sharks

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Daily Blog 29 May 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, May 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A little wet and wild out there but some fantastic shark sightings on our adventures today! Unfortunately, seconf trip wasn't as lucky...

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Daily Blog 26 May 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another wonderful say out at sea with two great whites around us!

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Daily Blog 25 May 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Stunning day with stunning sightings! What a treat!

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Daily Blog 24 May 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, May 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a trip! One more time we got two great white sharks around the cage again!

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Daily Blog 23 May 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, May 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Awesome weather and fantastic shark activity this Sunday!

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