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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 10 December 2012 | Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, December 10, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Had a absolutely fantabulistic, just amazing time! Even though I was scared I’m glad I did it! Thanks!” Chanei.

“Was lekker :)! Good information supplied and made to feel secure so not scary at all! Thanks!” Simonei.

“It was just amazing, a stunning experience far more than I would have expected! Thank you so much, the whole team did a great job, very professional and passionate! Thanks!” Katharina.

10/12/2012
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 12.6 'C
Depth: 9.6m
Visibility: 4.0m
Number of Sharks: 15
Conditions: cloudy with wind.

What an awesome day for shark cage diving, it would seem that the stars were aligned just perfectly in our fortune. The visibility in the water was exceptionally clear for this time of the year and the very first shark to arrive at the boat was also the biggest. “Victorian”, a 4.5 meter female shark who was recently tagged with an acoustic transmitter, by the Marine Dynamics team, she made some close passes before eventually heading off. One of the top highlights must have been the two seals who decided to show up around the boat while we were doing our shark cage dive. I believe these seals were very lucky to have made it out of there alive. Close call guys...

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