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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 20 December 2012 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

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

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Guest comment: “Great crew, efficient and knowledgeable. Really changed my view about sharks. As a surfer I have even more respect for them than before!” Nick.

“Great BDAY for me!! Thanks to all the staff, especially Nicola! Definitely will recommend!” Annie.

“Very memorable! Thanks for the professionalism and letting me dive twice!” Michael.

20/12/2012
Location
: Dam
Water Temperature: 13 'C
Depth: 8.5m
Visibility: 3m
Number of Sharks: 18
Conditions: sunny with wind.

A cold South Easter kept blowing throughout the day, but she did not hinder our amazing shark viewing. The first trip offered slightly better visibility than the second and both had very big sharks! “Matilda” and “Lenny” were fighting over who was the most loved shark by the crew, because they are both very special. At 4.0-and 4.3 meters respectively these two sharks stole the show, however “Little Roundy” stole the breach, as seen in the pictures. A great day...
 

 

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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