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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 20 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Today patience proved to be a virtue. However, beautiful sunshine and calm seas made the wait much more enjoyable..

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Daily Blog 19 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The first trip launched with perfect weather conditions from Kleinbaai harbour...

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Daily Blog 18 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | 0 Comments

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It’s always a great day when the sharks are already patrolling Joubertsdam before we even arrive...

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Daily Blog 17 September 2016 (trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Sunday, September 18, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The first launch was around late morning due to swell earlier on in the day...

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Daily Blog 16 September 2016 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Friday, September 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The morning started with an absolutely breathtaking sunrise across Kleinbaai harbour...

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Daily Blog 15 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, September 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The first trip of the day launched from Gansbaai harbour with perfect conditions...

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