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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 22 December 2013 (Trip1+2+3) | Shark Diving South Africa

Sunday, December 22, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The weather was all over the place today, from overcast clouds, fog and rain in the morning to a hot and sunny afternoon, we had it all...

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Daily Trip 21 December 2013 (Trip1&2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, December 21, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Another wonderful summers day with turquoise blue waters and plentiful shark activity...

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Daily Trip 20 December 2013 (Trip1&2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, December 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Crystal clear water yet again made for some spectacular shark cage diving...

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Daily trip 19 December 2013 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, December 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The sharks were up and waiting for us as we arrived at our dive site today which is always a welcome sight...

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Daily trip 18 December 2013 (Trip1) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, December 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The sharks built up the suspense for their arrival today and did not disappoint...

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Daily trip 17 December 2013 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The sharks kept everyone in suspense of their arrival, as they took their time to warm up this morning...

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