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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 16 June 2013 (Trip1+2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, June 17, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Boat was well equipped and crew was well trained!” Clarke.

“We’ve been bungee jumping and quad biking  in Namibia this year, but this was the coolest thing we’ve done! Huge, close and incredible! Wow!” Jeff and Lara.
 
“Seriously the most amazing experience I’ve ever had! P.S. You’re Sexy!” Ciani.

16/06/2013
Location: Geldsteen
Water Temperature: 15.7 'C
Depth: 10.6m
Visibility: 10.0m
Number of Sharks: 12 + 14
Conditions: Sunny with swells.

It was another spectacular day full of excitement and incredible shark jumping moments. We were diving around Dyer Island today and were lucky enough to see two Southern Right Whales and a Shy Albatross. Very special sightings as an added bonus. We also had three satellite tagged sharks as well as an acoustically tagged individual; it’s great to see these animals still doing so well. “Nemo” also made an appearance today; she is getting bigger and bigger. It was a special day out with Kwezi, Pieter and I all getting the sharks to jump out of the water, they say I still need some practice though. I’ll be practicing...
 

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