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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 27 June 2017 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

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Slashfin made its’ way towards the Islands this morning in the hope of finding some White sharks...

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Great White Sharks hunted by Orcas in Gansbaai Continues

Monday, June 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another deceased Great White shark found in Gansbaai, due to Orca predations...

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Daily Blog 26 June 2017 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, June 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

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It was an early and cold start this morning with the chilly temperatures truly being felt as we headed out onto the water for the day...

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Daily Blog 25 June 2017 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, June 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

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The first trip launched bright and early and we were able to catch the sunrise coming over the mountains which is always a great start to the day. It was a little chilly out there so we enjoyed some hot chocolate whilst we waited for a White Shark to make its appearance...

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Daily Blog 24 June 2017 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, June 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

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Today was an interesting day to say the least...

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Great White Shark Cage Diving Daily Blog 21 June 2017 (Trip 1 + 2)

Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

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The crew of Slashfin were back on the sea today after two days off due to sea conditions and whilst these conditions had lessened today we still had a chilly wind blowing and swells rolling through...

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