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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 05 January 2013 (Trip 2+3) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, January 06, 2013 |  1 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Nice trip! Saw a lot of sharks very clearly and I’m very happy I went. Good staff!” Adam.

“Enjoyed the trip a lot and will take home lovely memories of the Great White!” Thomas and Herbert.

“Enjoyed trip, excellent service on and off the boat! 5 STAR!” Rheinardt, Rhein and Daleen.

Trip: 2+3
05/01/2012
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 18.4 'C
Depth: 12. 2m
Visibility: 1.0m
Number of Sharks: 7+4
Conditions: sunny with swell and wind.

The limited visibility continues... but nevertheless the sharks still made a dramatic appearance! Spirits were very high on the boat and everyone was excited to see some very large sharks, rightfully so. We had “Matilda” and another large male around the boat that was around 4.4 meters in length. The weather has been warm and pleasant reminding us of why we love South Africa so much. Keep it coming...
 

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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