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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 08 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, September 08, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Slashfin launched early this morning with perfect conditions on the bay...

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Daily Blog 07 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, September 08, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Sometimes we have to wait a bit to see sharks, but it's always worth the wait...

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Daily Blog 06 September 2016 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, September 08, 2016 | 0 Comments

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It was a beautiful morning to be out on the water with the sunrise a stunning sight over the bay. This morning's first group to join us was some of our favourite Italians...

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Daily Blog 04 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, September 05, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Sunshine, sharks, and sensational activity. What more could we ask for...

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Daily Blog 03 September 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, September 04, 2016 | 0 Comments

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When the first shark of the day to appear is “3-Bird” then we know it’s going to be a great day...

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Daily Blog 31 August 2016 (Trip 1) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 | 0 Comments

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We had an early launch today from Kleinbaai to ensure that we were able to see some white sharks before a storm rolled in this evening and we were very successful...

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