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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 24 June 2013 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Monday, June 24, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving, White Morph Southern Giant Petrel,

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Guest comment: “Completely worth the early wake up. Huge support for what you are doing. Great viewings!” Alison.

“Great boat, great crew and awesome time and lots of sharks. Thanks Nicola!” Pat.

“Very professional crew and a great time.” Connor.

24/06/2013
Location: East of SA
Water Temperature: 15.5 'C
Depth: 9.8m
Visibility: 7.0m
Number of Sharks: 12
Conditions: Overcast with wind.

A very early start to the day in order take advantage of the good weather and have the added bonus of seeing a beautiful sunrise. It is truly a privilege to be able to see the sights that we see and everyday offers another surprise. The sharks were seen in full force again, however slightly reluctant to jump out of the water today. We had another sighting of “Crincle Cut”; this shark has made a remarkable recovery from its prop scar wound. It great to see these animals still going strong, despite the obstacles put in front of them. We had a special sighting of African Penguins as well as a very rare sighting of a White Morph Southern Giant Petrel.
A unique day out...
 

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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