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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 20 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Absolutely fantastic day out at sea, we had sharks, we had sunshine! What else to ask!

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

Monday, January 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Warm summer day at sea ! The Bronzies came quick and stayed til the end!

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Daily Blog 16 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, January 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Wonderful day out at sea with wonderful sharks!

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Daily Blog 15 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, January 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today we couldn't asked for a better day! Amazing Bronze whaler shark activity, beautiful visibility and also the sightings of Bottlenose dolphins hugging the coastline!

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Daily Blog 13 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, January 13, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Cloudy but lovely day in our bay with lots of sharks!

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Daily Blog 12 January 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Windy but shark filled day for Marine Dynamics at our guests!

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