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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 24 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Fantastic group on a fantastic day! Sadly, we did not see any sharks today, but enjoyed some seals and penguins at the end!

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

Friday, April 23, 2021 | 0 Comments

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A beautiful day out on sea with some fantastic conditions and great marine mammal and seabird sightings, however the sharks stayed hidden again today...

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Daily Blog 22 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Lovely day at sea with a lovely group - unfortunately, no sharks to be seen, hoping to see them next time!

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Daily Blog 18 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, April 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a wonderful day out at sea with perfect conditions! Unfortunately, our unlucky times continue

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Daily Blog 17 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, April 17, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful day to be on sea with some great wildlife encounters throughout the day, however we were missing one thing...the sharks unfortunately...

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Daily Blog 15 April 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, April 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

"The sharks ghosted us but we had a great time!" - Lindsay, Noludwe + Perle

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