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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 29 January 2014 (Trip1&2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 |  0 Comment Tags: Alison Towner, Great White Shark, shark cage diving, Short-Tailed stingray,

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Guest comment: “Amazing! Great to see the sharks so close!!” – Martina and Declan, Ireland.

“Most pleasurable trip. Thank you.” – Craig, USA.

“Amazing!! A great memory gathered on our honeymoon!!” – Junior and Siany, Samoa.

29/01/2014
Location: Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 19.8°C  +  20°C
Depth: 12m
Visibility: 2.0m + 4m
Number of Sharks: 8 + 15
Conditions: Flat and sunny

Today was a very warm summers day with virtually no wind and flat calm seas. On both trips we were fortunate enough to see a variety of shark sizes ranging from 2 - 4.5 meters. We were also spoiled by the graceful presence of the short tailed stingray on both trips, an animal we have become particularly fond of! Today the stingray was more interested in pouncing on our seal decoy than anything else! On the afternoon trip we saw two sub 3 meter white sharks with hooks embedded in the sides of their mouth, this is the highest risk time of year for incidental capture by recreational anglers. Luckily both sharks were in great condition. A great day was had by all!

 























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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