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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 28 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, March 29, 2021 | 0 Comments

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A slow start to the trip with the birds and a Sunfish as the main attractions before a large female Bronze whaler shark appeared...

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Daily Blog 27 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, March 27, 2021 | 0 Comments

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A slow start to the day but we finished the trip with a sighting of a large female Bronze Whaler shark...

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

Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an absolute treat for all on board! Two Great Whites, Seals, Penguins and a Whale! 4 out of Marine Big 5!

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

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

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Excited to get back on sea after two days off, we were graced with the presence of a Bronze Whaler shark and a Short-tail stingray

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Daily Blog 21 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, March 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Sunday is most definitely Fun day with Marine Dynamics! Bronzies, Stingray and a Seal! Triple S diving is back!

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Daily Blog 20 March 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, March 20, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a wonderful Saturday spent with bronzies and two stingrays! 

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