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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 17 May 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

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We were back at the Islands today, our Winter diving area and although the site and sharks were what we might expect in Winter the weather was as beautiful as any Summer day...

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Daily Blog 16 May 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, May 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

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This morning was partly cloudy, but it definitely didn’t affect our memorable shark sightings...

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Daily Blog 15 May 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, May 15, 2016 | 0 Comments

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It was an early start, but definitely worth it. We launched at around eight this morning from Kleinbaai harbour...

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Daily Blog 14 May 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, May 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

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The first trip launched to some beautiful conditions and once on anchor we enjoyed the sun whilst we waited for the sharks to arrive...

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Daily Blog 13 May 2016 (Trip 1) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, May 13, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Nature continues to give us some beautiful conditions on the sea, with todays' trip heading out to a flat bay...

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Daily Blog 12 May 2016 | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, May 12, 2016 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another beautiful day out on the water in Kleinbaai. The last few days have seen some slower mornings...

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