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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 05 January 2014 (Trip1&2) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Sunday, January 05, 2014 | 0 Comments

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The weather and conditions were slightly challenging today, however we still managed to find sharks and dive all those who wanted to....

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Daily Trip 04 January 2014 (Trip1&2&3) | Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, January 04, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Some exceptional sharks today especially our first special arrival...

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Daily trip 03 January 2014 (Trip1+2+3) | Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, January 03, 2014 | 0 Comments

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We had a beautifully calm morning to start the day off with, we really couldn't have asked for better conditions to be out at sea...

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Daily Trip 02 January 2014 (Trip1&2&3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Thursday, January 02, 2014 | 0 Comments

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Long waiting periods today, however great shark and stingray action when they appeared...

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Daily trip 31 December 2013 (Trip1+2+3) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The last day of the 2013 shark cage diving season went out with a bang... 

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Daily Trip 30 December 2013 (Trip1&2&3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Monday, December 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Silky waters and 'Riley' the shark saves the day three times...

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