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

Saturday, July 20, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “A wonderful and breathtaking experience! Great organisation and Great Sharks – will be back!” Lars.

“Thanks very much for a great experience. Cool volunteers and staff!” Carlos.

“Great staff and volunteers, you guys do it right, very organised! xoxo” Kristin.

20/07/2013
Location:
Wilfred’s Rock
Water Temperature: 15.0 'C
Depth: 18.5m
Visibility: 10.0m
Number of Sharks: 12+14
Conditions: Light showers in the morning with some wind.

 
Did you see that shark? Of course you did, You were with Marine Dynamics. We had some tremendous shark filled moments out at sea today; the motion of the ocean did get the better of a few of our clients. However I know everyone had a really good time seeing these awesome animals in their beautiful habitat. We had a huge number of large sharks with the average size being 4.3 meters in length. Two action packed trips made it so much better. What a day...

 

 

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