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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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Shark Diving South Africa | Daily Trip 07 August 2014 (Trip1+2)

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Guest comment: “Very good organisation! Unfortunately did not see a shark!” – Ruth

“What an amazing experience! Thank you for an incredible life time experience with these magnificent creatures!” – Robert

“Fantastic staff and volunteers! Slow start but well worth the wait!” - Adam

07/08/2014
Location: Joubertsdam + Geldsteen
Water Temperature: 14.9’C + 15.5'C
Depth: 12.1m + 12.9m
Visibility: 2.0m + 4.0m
Number of Sharks: 3
Conditions: Clear skies and small swell

A perfect day greeted us this morning with the sun shining and flat mirror like seas as we headed into the shallows for our day of diving. Unfortunately even though it was an enjoyable day onboard Slashfin our first trip was not treated to a good sighting of a Great White Shark. We did have a small individual spotted briefly in the distance however this shark was not interested in coming any closer! The second trip of the day saw similarly beautiful conditions and unfortunately a similar absence of shark activity for most of it. After a lengthy wait however we were visited by three different individuals including a large, four meter female whose persistent attempts on the bait line gave us all some fantastic passes! A very successful end to an otherwise trying day...


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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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