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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 trip 12 February 2014 (Trip1) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 | 0 Comments

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It was a beautifully calm day on the water, and it didn't take long for the sharks to show up... 

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Daily trip 11 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | 0 Comments

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It was sharks galore today...

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Daily trip 10 February 2014 (Trip1) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, February 10, 2014 | 0 Comments

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You know it's going to be a good day when it starts off with a large pod of Bottlenose dolphins, barely 2 minutes out the harbour...

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Daily trip 09 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, February 09, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We had literally zero wait time this morning for the arrival of our first shark, as we had three appear right as the cage was set up...

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Daily trip 08 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, February 08, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Another two very successful trips today on beautifully calm waters...

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Daily trip 07 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, February 07, 2014 | 0 Comments

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The water was incredibly calm and serene this morning, with barely any wind blowing...

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