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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 21 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Rise and shine cage divers its' time to see some White sharks! A beautiful sunrise met us as we headed out...

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Daily Blog 20 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Today we launched a little later due to some stronger winds that were predicted to be around, this gave our guests a little sleep in...

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Daily Blog 19 February 2016(Trip 1 + 2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Friday, February 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Today was one of those days that made you feel privilaged to be out on the water enjoying the incredible animals and scenery this area has to offer...

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Daily Blog 18 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, February 18, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Of course we were a little anxious about heading back to sea today after a day off due to some bad weather...

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Daily Blog 15 February 2016 (Trip 1 + 2) | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

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Straight into the Shallows we headed this morning...

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