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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 22 December 2012 (Trip2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Sunday, December 23, 2012 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Amazing tour guide! Best boat ever and the sharks mouth was half a meter away! Loved it!” Stephanie.

“Best trip ever! Great experience and tour guide!” Kelli.

“Saw the big one! Excellent organizing!” Aldo.

Trip:2
22/12/2012

Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 14.5 'C
Depth: 10.8m
Visibility: 1.0m
Number of Sharks: 3
Conditions: sunny with a slight breeze.

Today we were plagued by poor visibility in the water for the first time in quite a while; however the sharks were still very close. We didn’t have massive numbers of sharks around the boat today, but we all know when “Matilda” the shark shows up that she will be the main attraction. It is also great to see how many South Africans have been joining us on board Slash Fin. This is definitely an experience in your back yard which you should not miss. Hope to see lots more during the festive season with Christmas close on our heels. Great festive season...

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