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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 21 December 2013 (Trip1&2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, December 21, 2013 |  0 Comment Category: Daily Trips Tags: Alison Towner, Great White Shark, Helen Patullo, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Great experience all around - sharks and service! Thanks!” – Brett Foulis

“I would not miss this for the world.. great day!” – Helen Renmingen

“An amazing experience and great day- oh how I love sharks! Thank you!” – Roland, Vienna.

21/12/2013
Location: Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 13.5°C + 13.8°C
Depth: 11.0m
Visibility: 4m
Number of Sharks: 8 + 7
Conditions: Calm and Sunny

Yet again we were spoiled with some stunning diving conditions today! Despite a bit of swell in the morning, the water had warmed up slightly and our biologist Helen Patullo managed to record 8 individual sharks with no waiting time at all. The star of the show was ‘Little Lumpy’. On the second trip the sea flattened out and we also saw 'Little Lumpy' along with some seriously big active females, the largest measuring 4.3m. Everyone managed to dive to their hearts content which at this time of year is a true privilege! Lets hope the sharks keep their high festive spirits! J


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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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