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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 15 November 2012 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, November 16, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Thank you so much! It was amazing! I’m not scared of sharks anymore!” Hallie.

“It was the most amazing wildlife experience I have had!” Thank you.” Clare.

“Had a fantastic time! What an amazing experience! Can’t wait to do it again! Thanks to all the cool staff!” Sille.

15/11/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 17 'C
Depth: 11.0m
Visibility: 2m
Number of Sharks: 14
Conditions: Windy with some chop.

Awesome people on the boat today, super entertaining and very nice. The sharks were able to make the day complete! Visibility has still been a bit limiting, but the sharks were spending a significant amount of time out of the water. The water was the warmest it has been in quite some time, we just needed some biodegradable bubble bath and that would have been complete :). Maybe next time...
 

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