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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 20 October 2013 (Trip 1+2)

Sunday, October 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The day started out overcast but the sun soon peeked its way through the clouds, making for a nice warm day to spend with the sharks...

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Daily trip 19 October 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) | Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, October 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What a day on the water, filled with awesome sunny weather and spectacular shark action...

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Daily trip 18 October 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, October 18, 2013 | 0 Comments

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A windy day out on the water with some choppy conditions, but nonetheless our Great White Sharks were there and full of life...

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Daily trip 17 October 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Thursday, October 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What a day! The Bottlenose Dolphins, Southern Right Whales and Great White Sharks were just spectacular...

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Daily trip 16 October 2013 Daily Trip | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

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After a slight delay in getting out on the water, we were able to go see some Great White Sharks who were well worth the wait...

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Daily trip 15 October 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Massive sharks around the boat today with at least three 4.5 meter giants making their presence known...

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