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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 22 November 2012 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, November 22, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Thanks for an amazing trip! Loved every second of it, keep up the good work.” Nathalie.

“Loved it! If you could just control the swells a bit it would be that much better! Kidding of course crew was awesome as well as the day.” Sheena.

“Awesome time! Great crew! Rad sharks!!” Rachel and Matthew.

22/11/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 18.1 'C
Depth: 12.9m
Visibility: 1.5m
Number of Sharks: 14+11
Conditions: wind and swell.

Yet another brilliant day filled with great sharks and whales as well. The sharks were being quite active and feisty today in front of the boat. The visibility was a bit limited today, but the sharks were still visible from the water as well as from the boat. A Southern Right Whale mother and calf pair was passing by on the horizon at a real snail pace, allowing everyone to grab a snap shot. Two great trips...

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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