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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 27 January 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, January 27, 2013 |  1 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Absolutely incredible! I’m so glad we found Marine Dynamic... couldn’t have asked for a better experience!” Angela.

“Amazing, Incredible! No words how I feel right now. Thanks for one of the best days of my life!” Tina.

“Thank for an incredible day! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience :)!!” Brad and Jen.

27/01/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 18.5 'C
Depth: 8.9m
Visibility: 3.0m
Number of Sharks: 7
Conditions: sunny with light winds.

The sharks were quick to arrive on the scene to everyone’s delight, we love it when they don’t play hard to get. We had some very nice sightings with the sharks coming very close to the cage on several occasions. “The Entertainer” stole the show with his usual close passes and the fact that this 3 meter shark just loves to go round and round and round the cage. Great weather was had throughout the trip; the visibility in the water did however deteriorate mid way through. A great day for shark enthusiast and nature lovers alike. Tremendous sightings...
 

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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