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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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Shark Diving Gansbaai | Daily trip 23 June 2014 (Trip1)

Thursday, June 26, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We headed out today to mixed conditions, it was lovely and sunny but there was a noticeable wind and swell about...

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Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai | Daily trip 22 June 2014 (Trip1+2)

Monday, June 23, 2014 | 0 Comments

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What a great day today was after some interesting weather the past week! We headed out of the harbour with calmer seas than we’ve seen in quite some time... 

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White Shark Diving Gansbaai | Daily trip 21 June 2014 (Trip1+2)

Sunday, June 22, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We were finally able to get back on the water after 7 days off due to bad weather conditions...

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Great White Shark Diving South Africa | Daily trip 13 June 2014 (Trip1)

Friday, June 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Sharks, sharks and more sharks! We headed out today to absolutely perfect shark cage diving conditions. We anchored in a similar spot to yesterday’s second anchor...

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Cage Diving South Africa | Daily trip 12 June 2014 (Trip1)

Friday, June 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

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What a beautiful day we had in Kleinbaai today, the sun was shining, there was a slight breeze and we were on our way out to see some Great Whites...

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Shark Diving South Africa | Daily trip 11 June 2014 (Trip1)

Thursday, June 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

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What a great day out on the water after a few weeks of less than desirable winter diving conditions! The sun was shining and the sea was relatively flat as we headed out to the Island....

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