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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 26 September 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, September 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had a fantastic start as we were joined by some southern right whales on our way to the anchor site, and the excitement didn't stop there...

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Daily Blog 25 September 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, September 25, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An early start made worth it for some exceptional shark activity today... 

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

Friday, September 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Sunny and beautiful day out there! Lovely activity!

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

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Incredible day out at sea with lots of sharks!

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Daily Blog 21 September 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful day out at sea with fantastic shark activity...

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Daily Blog 19 September 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, September 19, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an absolute blast we had at sea today!

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