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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 31 December 2012 (Trip 2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, January 01, 2013 |  0 Comment

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Location: JoubersDam
Water temp; 17'C
Visibility: <2.0m
No of sharks: 9

We are simply on a role with luck at the minute, our shark sightings were yet again brilliant despite this usually being a tough time of year for us! This trip was an exclusive trip, a private boat charter for a family from Miami, Florida. The family often go boating at home and commented how the waters of the Cape are ALOT different from home, but the sharks are magnificent. Again Matilda the infamous 4.0m female with a tag arrived and gracefully passed the family in the cage whilst they were diving. Another great day was had by all, best new year wishes to everyone!!

Guest comment: 'I loved the white sharks, despite the murky water they were so cool to see!' Michelle, USA
















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