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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 28 December 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The visibility unfortunately disappeared from us today, but we got some nice shark sightings

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Daily Blog 27 December 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, December 27, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was another chilly day for our divers but it all added up to the Bronze whaler sharks sightings!

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Daily Blog 26 December 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A slow start but we managed to get some bronzies, coming nice and close, and our still cold waters provide us with some stunning visibility!

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Daily Blog 24 December 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

 What a great start for Christmas! We had a busy day with two trips, amazing shark activity and beautiful visibility! 

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Daily Blog 23 December 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, December 23, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Great shark activity throughout the trip!

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Daily Blog 22 December 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Misty start to our day, but what a treat we got when we got to the dive location - clear water and active sharks!

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