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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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Cage Diving South Africa | Daily trip 19 May 2014 (Trip1+2)

Monday, May 19, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Our day got off to an exciting start as we witnessed a full breach in the distance... 

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Shark Diving South Africa | Daily trip 18 May 2014 (Trip1)

Monday, May 19, 2014 | 0 Comments

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The sun was out this morning as we headed towards the Island for our dive. Due to higher winds and swell we chose to anchor in the Geldsteen area. This turned out to be a great choice as we had sharks from the beginning to end of our trip... 

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Great White Shark Diving South Africa | Daily trip 17 May 2014 (Trip1)

Saturday, May 17, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We had just under an hour and a half wait time before our first shark appeared under the decoy this morning, and then they just kept circling...

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Cage Diving South Africa | Daily trip 16 May 2014 (Trip1)

Friday, May 16, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We had a beautiful day out on the water as the wind calmed down this afternoon, the sun was shining bright and only a slight swell was rolling through...

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Shark Diving South Africa | Daily trip 15 May 2014 (Trip1)

Thursday, May 15, 2014 | 0 Comments

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This morning’s trip was our fifth and final day with Primo’s research group. We launched from Kleinbaai harbour at dawn enjoying the spectacular sunrise...

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Great White Shark Diving South Africa | Daily trip 14 May 2014 (Trip1+2)

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Strong east winds had us anchored back in Joubertsdam for both trips today, where the sharks were cooking and the visibility was beautiful...

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