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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 01 October 2013 (Trip 1+2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, October 02, 2013 | 0 Comments

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A stunning Spring day on sea, with plenty of shark activity in warm (welcomed!) weather...

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Daily trip 30 September 2013 (Trip 1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Monday, September 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Today was the best weather day we have had in ages, sunny and calm conditions with a dash of flying sharks...

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Daily trip 29 September 2013 (Trip 1+2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, September 29, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Despite having a bit of swell on the water we were able to see our sharky friends again after two days of bad weather...

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Daily trip 26 September 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, September 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

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It is the best way to start the trip when you just dropped the anchor and you see a Southern Right Whale breach near the boat, WOW...

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Daily trip 25 September 2013 (Trip 1+2) | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What a day filled with lots of shark activity, we even had Aussie commentators from Fox Sport pay us a visit on our first trip of the day...

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Daily trip 24 September 2013 (Trip 2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The good visibility was finally upon us today with the added bonus of awesome sharks, the perfect recipe for a great day...

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