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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 08 February 2013 (Trip1+ 2) | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, February 09, 2013 |  1 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Very well organised. The staff aboard were very courteous and mad sure everyone had a great experience!” Kevin.

“Thank you for an amazing experience. Crew was really hospitable and made our trip so much more memorable! PS- the skipper was speeding :)!” Daven and Zenbia.

“Was nettes! Thanks guys, terrific sightings of the true king of the seven seas! Keep up the good work!” Martin, Heike, Adrian and Evelyn.

08/02/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.5 'C
Depth: 12.8m
Visibility: 0.5m
Number of Sharks: 7+6
Conditions: Strong South Easter.

The South Easter was pumping today out at sea, but never despair when Slash Fin is near we will still show you some awesome sharks. The poor visibility still persists, hopefully not for much longer. We had a massive 4 meter male pass by the cage on both trips in spectacular fashion. “Shredder” our prop scar shark also made an appearance on both trips and his wound seems to be healing very well. Great sharks and great clients all round! Thanks guys...
 

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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