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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 31 May 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, May 31, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Baie lekker! Thanks for a wonderful experience!” Susanne.

“Beautiful day, great trip! Exciting shark viewing!” Arthur and Hill.
 
“Best experience I can have to close my trip in SA!” Kathianne.

31/05/2013
Location: Joubertdam
Water Temperature: 15.6 'C
Depth: 10.3m
Visibility: 3.5m
Number of Sharks: 8
Conditions: Sunny and warm.

We had spectacular weather today, warm and toasty with a dash of awesome sharks. We barely had to wait a minute before our first sharks made their appearances. The glare on the water offered some difficulties when taking photos, but the sightings were still amazing. We also had a massive Sting Ray competing for the bait line with the sharks. The Ray was often more successful than the sharks, despite its slow moving nature.  The largest shark was a female which equalled the length of the cage at 4.5 meters. A great day out at sea...

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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