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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 18 October 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Friday, October 18, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “The ship’s crew was incredible; the experience was unparalleled! Thank you all so much!” Jens and Christine.

“Thank you- we had an awesome time! This really was the coolest thing we did in SA!! Thanks again!” Styn and Marjon.

“Thank you for a well organised experience. Impressive- especially take-off and return to harbour! Well organised and professional! Thank you!” The Frenchies.

18/10/2013
Location:
Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 16.3 'C
Depth: 11.2m
Visibility: 2.0m
Number of Sharks: 8+8
Conditions: Sunny and windy.

A windy day out on the water with some choppy conditions, but nonetheless our Great White Sharks were there and full of life. Water temperature has been holding for the moment which definitely makes the dive in our Atlantic waters much more bearable. Normally with our South Easters the water temperature drops a bit, only time will tell what the water temperature hold in store for us over the next few weeks. “Mc Nubbin” was around the boat again and at 4.5 meters this female is a show stopper, what a girl. We did spot quite a few Southern Right Whales on the water today who were some distance away unfortunately and in a very swelly area. All and all an eventful day out...
 


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