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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 27 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, February 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

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The bay had cleard up for a beautiful day out on the water. We headed into the Shallows and had a little wait for the sharks to show up...

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Daily Blog 26 February 2016 (Trip1) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 0 Comments

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We launched late today after some not so nice weather in the morning and whilst the swell and wind was still around this afternoon the rain had finished and the day cleared...

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Daily Blog 25 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, February 28, 2016 | 0 Comments

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A beautiful morning out on the sea with the sharks making it extra special. We had only a 10 minute wait for the sharks to appear...

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Daily Blog 24 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

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This morning started off overcast yet cleared in no time to a beautiful day...

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Daily Blog 23 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

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We don't want to jinx our luck but it looks as if our shark sightings are becoming more consistant...

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Daily Blog 22 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, February 22, 2016 | 0 Comments

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It was another beautiful day to be out in the fresh sea air. The sharks also seem to be warming up...

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