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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 19 December 2012 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, December 20, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Awesome day, saw some massive sharks. Great service and very knowledgeable staff!” Niall.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! Dive was amazing, so are all the staff! Will recomend to all!” Tammy and Adam.

“Absolutely amazing! The great white sharks are beautiful! Definitely would come again! Marine Biology Rules! I love Sharks!” Daisie.

19/12/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.7 'C
Depth: 11.5m
Visibility: 3.5m
Number of Sharks: 7
Conditions: humid and calm.

It’s been one of the warmest days we have had in ages out at sea; it would seem that the heat wave throughout the country has finally found its way to Kleinbaai. Not to worry, there’s nothing better than awesome weather when you’re out at sea. The sharks were on site before we had the cage tide on and the first shark was the biggest one as well. “Lenny” seems to have a crush on us, because this massive 4.3 meter male keeps coming back for more! A truly beautiful day out 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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