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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 30 September 2013 (Trip 1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Monday, September 30, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: David Pocock, Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Very nervous going out but the crew were wonderful and eased my concerns! Saw 4 feisty sharks, up close and amazing experience a must do!” Alison and Martie.

“Our honeymoon experience in SA was MADE by this shark dive. We were the first ones in the water and could not be happier!” John and Jenni.

“Our second time enjoying the guidance of everyone at Marine Dynamics, very professional! Fun and incredible experience!” Craig and Belinda.

30/09/2013
Location:
Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 14.8 'C
Depth: 12.1m
Visibility: 2.5m
Number of Sharks: 4+8
Conditions: Sunny and calm.

Today was the best weather day we have had in ages, sunny and calm conditions with a dash of flying sharks! We spotted 5 Southern Right Whales on our first - and 3 on our second trip, some Humpback Dolphins, a Caspian Tern and about 50 000 Cape Fur Seals on Geyser Rock! I haven’t even mentioned The Great White Sharks yet, not a bad day to be an Ecologist with Marine Dynamics if you ask me. We had slightly better visibility on our second trip, however “Hotspot” was flying out of the water on both. We were also lucky to have David Pocock (Australian Rugby Player) and his partner join us out on the water today. Needless to say I did not bring up the topic of rugby on the boat, especially not after South Africa beat the Aussies over the weekend. David is quite a Big Boy and I did not want to upset him :)! Spectacular day out...

 


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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