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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 18 February 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Monday, February 18, 2013 |  2 Comments Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “This was fun! You’re really knowledgeable and funny!” Maria.

“I had a lot of fun and learned a lot of new facts!” Mark.

“We really enjoyed the shark diving and the seal watching. Also the way back on the big waves was really cool. The package was really good!” Pascalle and Suzanne.

18/02/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 15.8 'C
Depth: 12.9m
Visibility: 3.5m
Number of Sharks: 4
Conditions: Sunny and calm.

Beautiful weather conditions including sunny and calm surroundings made for a pleasant day out at sea. The sharks were a bit reluctant to approach the cage nice and closely which meant viewing them from slightly further away was the only way to do it. The visibility offered a huge improvement from the days prior. This looks like the last calm weather day before an approaching cold front hits us. Let’s see what the weather offers us...
 

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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