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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 12 June 2013 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Brilliant, memorable experience. Not only seeing the sharks themselves, but the organisation, friendly and helpful staff made it more enjoyable. Many thanks!” Giara and John.

“Amazing! Really perfect time!” Sylvia and Alfonso.
 
“Awesome experience. Volunteers were very forthcoming and informative. Nicola was a great host!” Devathas and Stephanie.

12/06/2013
Location: Wilfred’s Rock
Water Temperature: 16.1 'C
Depth: 15.9m
Visibility: 10.0m
Number of Sharks: 12
Conditions: Sunny and calm with light winds.

Starting your shark cage diving experience with a pod of Humpback dolphins is just how we do things here at Marine Dynamics. A great day to be anchored around the Island, due to the tremendous visibility and the abundance of shark activity. Out of the 12 sharks spotted today only 3 sharks were under the 4 meter length margin. We also had the added bonus of seeing a Brydes whale just a stone throw away from the boat. A juvenile Gannet was lucky in catching a very large fish, despite the struggle the bird won in the end. We also had a Giant Petrel who was determined to play tag with the Great White Sharks; it barely escaped with all its feathers intact. A very eventful day...
 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark 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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