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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 14 February 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, February 15, 2013 |  2 Comments Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Class act-Great crew, prepared us well for the adventure! Next time eat after the excursion – hahaha!” Jocelyne.

“Unforgettable, professional crew. Lots of fun and great experience!” Jos.

“The experience was great! The staff and volunteers were very helpful! Thank you!” Amanda.

14/02/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 17.0 'C
Depth: 8.0m
Visibility: 2.5m
Number of Sharks: 6
Conditions: Swelly with wind.

To all the single and not so single ladies I would like to say Happy Valentine’s Day, and to the guys as well I suppose :). Cupid most certainly got a few arrows off and hit a few very big sharks, because the loved us today. Most of the sharks were over the 4 meter margin in size and there were several large males that seem to have gotten the memo that it was Valentine’s Day because they were on the prowl. The visibility has improved as well as the water temperature which has gone up quite a bit. All and all a lovely day out...
 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White 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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