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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 04 December 2012 | Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, December 04, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Amazing! Hard to believe so many sharks can be seen in one place. Seal Island was a bonus!” Paul.

“Life changing experience! Thank you, great crew!” Raquel.

“Interesting morning, thank you! Volunteer staff were a great help and added to our experience!” Delfino and Filcich.

04/12/2012
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.8 'C
Depth: 11.2m
Visibility: 2.0m
Number of Sharks: 12
Conditions: light winds with cloud cover.

Today was jam packed full of amazing and interesting sightings. The largest shark was about 4.2 meters in length with a large bite to the right side of her face.  Not only did we have terrific shark action around the boat, but we also saw a Remora (suckerfish) attached to a 3.7 meter shark. We also experienced a breath taking sight when we witnessed a Cape Fur Seal giving birth to her pup, a beautiful thing. A new born seal pup was also attempting its first swim at the back of the boat, its mother eventually steered it back towards land and safety. Mother Nature is definitely in full swing...



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