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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 22 June 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Wow, what a day to be out on and in the water! We had an early and chilly start this morning however the sunrise was a stunning sight and the conditions were fantastic...

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Daily Blog 21 June 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

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It was great to be back out on the water today after two days off due to bad weather conditions...

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Daily Blog 18 June 2016 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, June 18, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

This morning we launched and it was still dark, but you could see the clouds shining in red from the rising sun...

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Daily Blog 17 June 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Friday, June 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

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We were back on the sea again after two days off due to some nastier sea conditions and whilst it had calmed down today...

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Daily Blog 14 June 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

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An early wake up call for our visitors and White sharks this morning. We launched with some swell and winds present making the water a little choppy but not too bad at all...

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Daily Blog 13 June 2016 (Trip 1) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, June 13, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Our one nd only trip for the day launched and made our way out to the Geldsteen, flanked by our flying guards, the Sub-Antartic Skua...

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