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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 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 +3) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Saturday, October 01, 2016 | 0 Comments

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After 3 days off from sea due to bad weather, we launched from Kleinbaai harbor with our hopes high...

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Daily Blog 26 September 2016 (Trip 1) | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Due to strong weather coming in, we had one early trip today. It began earlier than we usually do, but it was worth it for the stunning sunrise we all got to see.

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Daily Blog 25 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Shark Diving South Africa

Sunday, September 25, 2016 | 0 Comments

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This morning started off well with an early launch for our visitors but only a 30 minute wait for the first White shark to be sighted. The first to arrive was a very small juvenile...

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Daily Blog 23 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, September 25, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Short wait times and plenty of sharks. What more could we ask for? How about some whale sitings and stingrays coming to the cage?! ...

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Daily Blog 22 September 2016 (Trip 1) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

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It was a stunning day at sea today. We only had one trip as strong winds and a possible storm were predicted for the afternoon...

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Daily Blog 21 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, September 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The first shark arrived within ten minutes of anchoring on the first trip...

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