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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 09 June 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, June 09, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What a spectacular day out at sea, you could barely keep track on which shark was where...

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Daily trip 07 June 2013 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, June 07, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Despite some swelly conditions we were lucky enough to see a frenzy of shark activity...

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Daily trip 06 June 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, June 06, 2013 | 0 Comments

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I wish I could say, the sun has arrived and is here to stay, but only time will tell... 

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Daily trip 05 June 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, June 05, 2013 | 1 Comments

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A brilliant day back out at sea today, long overdue if you ask me...

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Shark Week Rudy Project photo competition - worth $400!

Monday, June 03, 2013 | 0 Comments

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Marine Dynamics shark tours and Rudy Project SA are looking for 2013's best shark photographer where one lucky winner will be given a pair of Rudy Project Noyz sunglasses with Polarized Photochromic lenses - worth $400!

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Daily trip 31 May 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, May 31, 2013 | 0 Comments

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We had spectacular weather today, warm and toasty with a dash of awesome sharks...

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