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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 29 October 2012 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, October 29, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “What an amazing experience! The sharks were awesome and the crew as well! Thanks!” Paul and leane.

“Loved it! Great experience and staff very friendly :)! Absolutely incredible! Best ever, whales, sharks and seals all in one! Great staff.” Jeff, Siobhan, Liz and Gav.

“A wow factor! Nicola very passionate. Good guide and very good knowledge.” Fabien.

29/10/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.4 'C
Depth: 10.9m
Visibility: 1.5m
Number of Sharks: 7
Conditions: Wind and calm.

One shark was the hero of the day! This 3 meter shark stayed with the boat for the majority of the trip and kept all but one cage entertained with its amazing close passes by the cage. When this shark decided to leave us it was replaced by three other sharks that were significantly larger in size. The one shark was about 4.2 meters in length with exceptional girth. We also had a Southern Right Whale sighting when we were making our way to our dive sight. The day was topped off with a visit to Shark Alley and its local seal population on Geyser Rock. A great finally...

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then White Shark 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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