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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 December 2012 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, December 13, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Better than advertised. Incredibly proffesional throughout and great expertise! The shark viewing was simply stunning. Thank you for a once in a lifetime series of memories! :)” Martin.

“What an incredible experience. Thank you. Will be remembered forever. And the world didn’t end which made it even better!” Mary-Anne and Dylan.

“A great day that has boosted our daughters confidence. Look forward to being back in 4 years time when the other daughter is 8! Thank you.” Cooney Family.

12/12/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 12.4 'C
Depth: 9.7m
Visibility: 3.0m
Number of Sharks: 10
Conditions: Sunny with wind.

Apparently everyone forgot to tell the sharks that the world was scheduled to end today, because they seemed not to be phased at all. It’s great to see that the world still continues to spin on its axis; this allows us to enjoy the things in life. Live every day as if it’s your last, my words of the day :)! The sharks were very active in the manner in which they chased after the bait line today. The largest individual was about 3.8 meters in length, no Big Mammas today! A great day at sea...

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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