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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 06 March 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, March 06, 2013 |  2 Comments Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Great experience, Great team and Great animals to watch! Continue your great mission!” Betraud.

“Before I was scared of sharks because I saw “The Reef” but now I love them! :)” Ermilie.

“My first time in Africa and cage diving and it was such an amazing day. The staff were very helpful and really friendly, I didn’t want it to stop. I will be back soon. Thank you for the experience!” Ben.


06/03/2013
Location: Dam
Water Temperature: 17.8 'C
Depth: 12.4m
Visibility: 1m
Number of Sharks: 6
Conditions: partly overcast with wind.

A wind shift has decreased our water visibility yet again, however with our Great White Sharks you need not fear. We had an early launch this morning in order to avoid the ever increasing winds that were coming in this afternoon. We had several large sharks with “Shredder and “Rosi” making their presence known around the boat. We also had our massive Sting Rays pay us a visit. A great way to conclude our shark diving trip was with a visit to Shark Alley, where the seals were being very active. We also saw a Giant Petrel feasting on a dead seal pup in the water. The circle of life will always continue...
 

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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