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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 July 2013 (Trip1+2) | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “A dream of mine to see the White Pointer, to look into the eye of a creature so feared by humanity. Really she’s just like a big puppy!” Dave.

“Besides the amazing views, shark, seals, it was also the great staff who made today super!! Nicola, thanks for explaining so well!” Cookres.
 
“Really knowledgeable and experienced crew! Had a blast and can’t wait to come back! Thank you!” Saran.

16/07/2013
Location: Wilfred’s Rock
Water Temperature: 14.8 'C
Depth: 14.4m
Visibility: 10.0m
Number of Sharks: 17+11
Conditions: Overcast, chilly and windy.

Great sharky moments all round today with Great Whites laterally swarming around the boat looking for some action. Two very good trips, despite a very cold wind going through the area. We were also lucky enough to have spotted a Humpback Whale in the distance on our second trip. We almost had the complete “Marine 5”, were only missing some dolphins. A really good day out.  What a day...
 

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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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