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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 10 September 2013 | Shark Diving South Africa

Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The way out of Kleinbaai harbour is paved with many exciting things to see, watch this space and all will be revealed...

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Daily trip 09 September 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Monday, September 09, 2013 | 0 Comments

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The sharks are definitely back in the swing of things with their jumpy behaviours, they were flying all over the show...

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Daily trip 08 September 2013 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, September 08, 2013 | 0 Comments

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A slight drizzle this morning, but not to fear, the water is wet anyway...

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Daily trip 07 September 2013 (Trip 1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, September 07, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What an epic day to be out on the water, with some spectacular shark sightings and some very flat seas...

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Daily trip 06 September 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, September 06, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Today boasted some of the best weather we have had in what feels like a very long time...

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Daily trip 05 September 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, September 05, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Our first shark arrived within the first 15 minutes of dropping our anchor, it just adds to the experience when you don’t have to wait on the shark celebrities...

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