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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 03 July 2013 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, July 03, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Remora, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Awesome! More than we ever imagined. Aidan (8 years old) says; ‘ Most amazing day of my life!’” Julissa, Robert and Aidan..

“Fantastic crew. Great experience. Can’t believe it! A fabulous day with the most beautiful animals! Thank you!” Tim and Vicky.
 
“Amazing! The facility and the experience was incredible! The staff was accommodating and knowledgeable.” Anne, Amy and Katie.

03/07/2013
Location: Geldsteen
Water Temperature: 15.0 'C
Depth: 12.8m
Visibility: 10.0m
Number of Sharks: 11+12
Conditions: Sunny and calm.

The conditions out at sea were brilliant; good weather, calm seas and Great sharks. We hosted two very successful shark diving trips with everyone smiling from ear to ear. The visibility was very good and sharks were spotted within the first 5 minutes of dropping the anchor. Both trips boasted 4.5 meter sharks and our friend with the Remora was present again today. Several whales were spotted in the distance, which I’m sure our sister company ‘Dyer Island Cruises’ went to investigate. All and all a very eventful day which ended off with a visit to Shark Alley. Good times...
 

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