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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 24 September 2015 (Trip 1 + 2) | Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, September 27, 2015 | 0 Comments

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It was a lovely day to be out on the water today but the sharks took some time to get their tails into action...

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Daily Blog 23 September 2015 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | 0 Comments

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What a stunning morning to launch with flat glass like seas and clear blue skies awaiting our first trip...

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Great White Shark Cage Diving Daily Blog 22 September 2015 (Trip 1 + 2)

Friday, September 25, 2015 | 0 Comments

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Whilst it was a lovely out on the water this morning patience was key with a very slow start to the day...

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Great White Shark Cage Diving Daily Blog 21 September 2015 (Trip 1 + 2)

Sunday, September 27, 2015 | 0 Comments

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We had a trying morning today with the sharks very shy! The diver's waited close to two hours for a shark to turn up...

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Daily Blog 20 September 2015 (Trip 1 + 2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | 0 Comments

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A bit of early morning shark cage diving for our first trip today with Slashfin launching at 8am...

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Daily Blog 19 September 2015 (Trip 1 + 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, September 19, 2015 | 0 Comments

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It was a clear yet cold morning today for our divers as they made their way down to the harbour for launch...

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