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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 15 december 2015 (Trip 1) | Shark Diving South Africa

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | 0 Comments

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Only one trip today and what a beautiful start to the day it was... 

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Daily Blog 14 December 2015 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Monday, December 14, 2015 | 0 Comments

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An early morning out on the water today with the divers using the fresh air and water to wake up...

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Daily Blog 13 December 2015 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, December 13, 2015 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great day to see some sharks!

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Daily Blog 12 December 2015 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, December 12, 2015 | 0 Comments

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A wet start to the day didn't dampen our shark cage divers enthusiasm this morning...

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Daily Blog 11 December 2015 (Trip 1) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Friday, December 11, 2015 | 0 Comments

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Rise and shine shark cage divers, we have an experience of a lifetime waiting...

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Daily Blog 10 December 2015 (Trip 1) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, December 11, 2015 | 0 Comments

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Only one trip out on the big blue today, but it was a beautiful day to be out on the water...

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