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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 29 January 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “An amazing eye opening experience, changed my perception of sharks, which I now absolutely love.” Elly.

“Most amazing experience! Goosebumps all over. Yaay!” Hailie.

“Amazing! Loved every minute of it- thank you!” Sophie.

29/01/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 12.3 'C
Depth: 8.9m
Visibility: 3.0m
Number of Sharks: 10
Conditions: sunny with pumping SE.

The South Easter was out in full force today, but do not despair the sharks don’t mind the wind. We had a quick start to the trip with 4 different sharks being spotted in the first 30 minutes. Thereafter they went quiet for a short while just before launching themselves out of the water. “Flag” and “Feisty Rosi” were the real jumpers today and I even managed to capture the perfect moment. Let the pictures speak for themselves! Awesome day...
 

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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