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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 23 October 2013 (Daily Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “The whole trip was fantastic to be able to get that close to the sharks and see so many was unbelievable. All the staff were helpful and there whenever you needed something. We would 100% recommend to others and will be back on our next trip. Thank you.” Luke and Martin.

“The most wonderful trip ever. My favourite time being caged. Was really worth it and I enjoyed every second. Thank you shark people!” Gustav.

“I never in my wildest dreams did I think I would do anything like that! You guys are fantastic! Thank you!” Amy.

23/10/2013
Location:
Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 16.2 'C
Depth: 10.0m
Visibility: 2.5m
Number of Sharks: 16+15
Conditions: Sunny and windy.

Officially the highest number of Great White Sharks we have seen on a trip for the past two months at least, what a day. All forms of shark behaviour were available today in all shapes and sizes. We saw a full breach, some spy hopping and I even heard a shark ‘Gasping’ for air today if you can believe that!?! The wind was still quite prominent out on the water making it a bit chilly, very important therefore to always have something warm to have on after your dive. Some of the very large sharks that have been in the area as of late seem to have been moving off to greener pastures, I just haven’t been spotting them. I hope to see them again soon, the other sharks were very active and full of life nonetheless. Awesome 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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