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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 16 February 2013 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, February 17, 2013 |  1 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Fantastic! Loved the breaching sharks. Didn’t mind the one that tried to get into the cage either!” Jordan.

“Wow! A truly memorable experience. It was incredible to be within touching distance of these amazing creatures!” Howard.

“Couldn’t have asked for more, it was one of the best experiences we have had. The crew was lovely! Loved it!” Umaie and Sidra.

16/02/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 16.0 'C
Depth: 10.9m
Visibility: 2.0m
Number of Sharks: 5+9
Conditions: Swelly with wind.

The era of “Rosi” is once again upon us in dramatic fashion, better than this it doesn’t get. “Rosi” made an appearance on both our trips with most of the sharks being massive in size. Both trips went down very well, the first trip offered an incredible number of jumps from several of the sharks, “Rosi” being the star of the show of course! I don’t want to spoil the fun for you so let the photos do the talking for me. A great day to be alive...
 

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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