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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 Feb 2012

Thursday, February 09, 2012 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today had the possibility for disappointment because the sharks decided to keep as waiting longer than usual. However, we had a massive 4m male arrive to break the silence! Thereafter a frenzy of sharks arrived to keep us entertained, up to four at a time. We were fortunate to have some bottlenose dolphins arrive on the scene as an extra bonus. All and all the trip ended on a high note and I’m sure that’s the impression that will stay with the quests. Fantastic weather today!

 

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Daily trip 07 February 2012

Thursday, February 09, 2012 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was amazing visibility in the water. There was a large female shark present today who gave some fantastic launches out of the water! She was almost 4m in length, a real treat for the quests. The sharks were great and stayed around for a long time, which made the rotations in the cage very easy! Some very satisfied clients were on the boat today, incredible day!  Click on the link for the pictures...

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Baby sharks

Tuesday, February 07, 2012 | 0 Comments

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Do white sharks give live birth or do they lay eggs?  Do mom sharks take care of their young or are they left on their own?  This blog gives you the facts!

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Daily trip 06 Feb 2012

Tuesday, February 07, 2012 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The trip started off very slow and I did have my doubts at the start, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised. We had a couple of competitive sharks who were loving the attention from the clients! Rosi made her scheduled appearance and played her part. We made a stop at dyer Island to view the penguins, as an extra treat, which was great. The weather was great and the group on board were full of questions. All and all it was a good day!

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Daily trip 05 Feb 2012

Monday, February 06, 2012 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Rosi was present once again and she loved the camera! Although there weren’t many sharks, the ones that were there came to play! The Australians were not expecting the cold water, but they couldn’t get enough of the action. There were some great photos as well!  Also our Mexican couple enjoyed a luxurious exclusive trip in the morning, enjoying the same great shark activity as well as Senior Matt's espanol skills.


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Daily trip 03 February 2012

Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Conditions were much better then we expected today in the Dam.  Our clients who came sure got to see an awesome show today!  We had 7 sharks, starting off with some of the small white sharks we have seen a lot lately.  All of a sudden we picked up a 3m female shark who I did not recognize, she repeatedly gave our clients in the cage some AMAZING views of her pearly whites!  Towards the end of the trip we had a nice sized male come and give a phenomenal breach attempt on our decoy.  A very special trip today!

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