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

Friday, February 22, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “This was an amazing experience. The service and facilities were great too. Keep up the good work!” Diana and Anthony.

“Absolutely amazing experience! So great that you give this opportunity to us!” Maiken.

“So amazing, very well organised, such helpful and friendly staff and volunteers. Thanks for a great day!” The wadesons.

22/02/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 18.4 'C
Depth: 10.9m
Visibility: 2.0m
Number of Sharks: 4+6
Conditions: sunny with wind.

Avery slow start to our first trip, which after changing locations turned out to be quite amazing! Visibility hindered us a bit but nonetheless the sharks were quite active when they eventually arrived on the scene. I can think of a lot more places worse to be waiting for some awesome sharks, than out at sea on a sunny day. We also had a promo film shoot take place on our first trip, showing what an awesome experience shark cage diving is!  Good sharks and great people made today a great day...
 

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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