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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 06 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | Cage Diving South Africa

Thursday, February 06, 2014 | 0 Comments

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The sharks were really demonstrating their docile side today...

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Daily trip 05 February 2014 (Trip1) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, February 05, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Despite the rainy overcast conditions we had fantastic shark activity this morning... 

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Daily Trip 04 February 2014 (Trip1&2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, February 04, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Another perfectly calm summers day with sharks and rays galore...

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Daily trip 03 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, February 03, 2014 | 0 Comments

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The sharks were getting up close and personal today with their passes right in front of the cage... 

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Daily trip 02 February 2014 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Monday, February 03, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Today was one of those days where you just cannot believe your luck... 

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Daily trip 01 February 2014 (Trip1) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, February 01, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Despite the strong west winds and choppy conditions, we had a fantastic trip today...

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