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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 12 November 2012 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, November 12, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Awesome time. Sooo many sharks!! Not sure if I’ll go diving for crays ever again...” Michael.

“Awesome time! Thanks so much for introducing us to these awesome creatures!” Terry and Jason.

“Awesome. Great Trip! Thanks so much. We won’t forget this.” Mike and Jill.

12/11/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.4 'C
Depth: 12.7m
Visibility: 2.0m
Number of Sharks: 14
Conditions: Overcast with sunny weather to follow.

Some very interesting things took place today! While doing our cage diving operation our crew member, Zane, spotted the reel of a fishing line in the water. When we were removing it from the water we felt some tension on the line, naturally everyone would assume it’s a shark! Load and behold on the other end of the line we had a ‘Sea Barber’, still alive. We removed the hook and released it back to have a long and prosperous life, well done team! Numerous sharks were to follow after that. We had several 4 meter females around the boat as well as another shark with a prop scar to its back. A tremendous day...

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White Shark Diving in South Africa, 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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