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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 May 2012 | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, May 10, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Cape Gannet, Juvenile Kelp Gull, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Fabulous Trip! Totally loved it. Will definitely recommend you guys to my friends!” Sanjay.

“Although I was sick... That moment, itself is all worth it.” Adam.

10/05/2012
Location:
Wilfred’s Rock
Water Temperature: 16.8 'C
Depth: 17.3m
Visibility: 4m
Number of Sharks: 10
Conditions: Cloudy and calm.

We had a very constant flow of sharks today, with each cage having an abundance of shark sightings! We had three massive sharks making their presence known; the largest being “Slash Fin” at 4.7 meters! The other two were both good 4 meter sized sharks, it was a day of giants! Even though we had a couple of rain drops fall during the trip it was a very nice day to be on the water with amazingly calm conditions. The guests on board were equally entertaining! A great way to spend a Thursday... 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White Shark Cage Diving in Gansbaai, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator.

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