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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 27 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, January 27, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Fantastic trip today! Our Bronze Whaler sharks were highly interactive and we enjoyed their company for the duration of the trip.

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Daily Blog 26 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had a fantastic day at sea today, despite the grey skies! Lots of Bronze Whaler action.

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Daily Blog 25 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Fantastic day out at sea! Lots of activity from our Bronze Whaler Sharks who came fast and stuck around.

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Daily Blog 24 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, January 24, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a little moody but the Bronze Whaler Sharks came quick and were great!

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Daily Blog 23 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, January 23, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Very hot but such a lovely day out at sea with plenty of sharks around!

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

Saturday, January 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an incredible day we had today out at sea!

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