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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 08 August 2013 (Trip 1+2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, August 08, 2013 | 0 Comments

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A nice and early start to the day after a few days stuck on land as a result of bad weather conditions. I do believe the sharks missed us...

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Daily trip 04 August 2013 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, August 04, 2013 | 0 Comments

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It was a spectacular day out at sea today with some great shark action all around the boat...

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Daily trip 03 August 2013 (Trip1+2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, August 03, 2013 | 2 Comments

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No matter where you were in the world, no matter what you were doing I guarantee you my day was better than yours :) haha...

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Daily trip 02 August 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Friday, August 02, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Another spectacular weather day, the sharks were a bit naughty and kept us waiting a bit though...

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Daily trip 01 August 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, August 01, 2013 | 0 Comments

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There were rumours that the shark action was a bit slow in the bay in the morning; 13 sharks later I must say, I don’t think so!!!...

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Daily trip 31 July 2013 (Trip2) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

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This afternoon turned out beautifully with calm seas and four great white sharks...

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