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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 13 September 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, September 13, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Cape fur seal, Giant Petrel, Great White Shark, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Fantastic and caring staff! Thank you for making this morning so memorable! Just amazing creatures!” Pilar and Christian.

“Best day ever! Sharks were awesome and we had so much fun! Thank you to the hardworking staff!” Amy and Matt.

“Simply amazing! Felt safe the whole time and had an incredible experience! Thank you!” Holly and Stu.

13/09/2013
Location:
Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 14.7 'C
Depth: 10.7m
Visibility: 2.5m
Number of Sharks: 8
Conditions: Sunny with strong winds to follow.

A nice and early launch this morning in order to catch the more favourable weather conditions. Despite the weather forecast predicting the heavy winds for later in the day, it came a bit earlier, by that time we already had divers in the water and sharks around the boat. The sharks were staying down for most of the trip which made pictures above the water slightly more complicated. After several close passes from the sharks and everyone was satisfied with the sightings, we made a detour towards Shark Alley to go visit our friends the Fur Seals. They truly have the life style we all crave, just chilling in the sun with not a care in the world. Good times...

 

 

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