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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 23 December 2012 (Trip2) | Cage Diving South Africa

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

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Guest comment: “Great experience, Crew and equipment were fantastic. Felt very safe. Had an awesome time!” Amy and Bailey.

“It was a great experience and it helped us to understand the sharks much better.” Grota, Jens, Mona, Julius and Nita.

“Great amazing animals, great Crew!” Hanna.

Trip:2
23/12/2012
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 13.6 'C
Depth: 10.8m
Visibility: 1.0m
Number of Sharks: 3
Conditions: sunny with a strong breeze.

The best way to start a shark diving adventure is by first seeing some Southern Right Whales and that’s just what we did. We were lucky enough to see the large mother breach completely out of the water on two separate occasions. To be able to see such a spectacle in person makes one feel very blessed, a truly amazing sight. The sharks were once again few in numbers but nevertheless full of action! “Little Roundy” barely said halo before this small 1.7 meter shark leapt from the water. “Matilda” was the big girl of the day at 4 meters; the only thing that could be improved upon is most probably the visibility. Let’s see what tomorrow holds...

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