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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 12 February 2013 (Trip1+ 2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Came recommended by a friend and definitely lived up to the expectations. Really enjoyed the day!” Jade and Stuart.

“Fantastic experience and highly skilled crew!” C.M.

“Awesome time and well worth it!” Paul.

12/02/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.0 'C
Depth: 10.2m
Visibility: 1.0m
Number of Sharks: 6+5
Conditions: Strong winds and sunny.

Today was filled with crazy and exciting moments, which came provided from both the sharks and the clients. The visibility remains limited but the sharks were still top notch on both trips. We had large sharks on the first trip, but we had a massive one on the second. A few gannets were also plunge diving a short distance from the boat. The true spectacle was when Corne, a South African living abroad, decided that chugging a cup of chum would make him “strong like ox”. It’s for this reason or perhaps the R300 promised to him by his Aussie mates, I hope they pay up. A day full of laughter and fun...
 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark Diving in South Africa, 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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