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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 Blog 24 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, June 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a perfect way to end the week aboard Slashfin! We were blessed today with some brilliant Bronze Whaler action, Great White sharks, and a Short-Tail stingray around the cage.

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Daily Blog 22 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had three fantastic trips today with amazing Great White shark activity throughout the day!

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Daily Blog 21 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a day! 4 white sharks, three bronzies and a stingray! Well done everyone for bringing the luck!

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Daily Blog 20 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, June 20, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had such a Great day out at sea! Lots of White sharks and also a Bronze whaler shark!

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Daily Blog 19 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, June 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had such an incredible day at sea! Chilly weather but we had amazing Great white shark activity! 

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Daily Blog 17 June 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, June 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We are all a bit speechless about today! We had at least 5 different White sharks today! And penguins and whales! And dolphins! And seals!

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