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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 13 February 2021 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, February 13, 2021 | 0 Comments

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It is hard to find words for today, Great White sharks, Bronze Whaler sharks and Short-tail stingrays in one trip...PHENOMENAL...

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Daily Blog 09 February 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, February 09, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Stunning day out at sea with plenty of animals to look at!

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Daily Blog 06 February 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, February 06, 2021 | 0 Comments

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A golden day out on the bay...

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Daily Blog 03 February 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, February 03, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Our patience paid off! We saw a juvenile Great White shark - what a trip!

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Daily Blog 02 February 2021 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, February 02, 2021 | 0 Comments

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After five days offf sea we were all excited to get back out there, unfortunately today was not the day and we were unlucky with no shark sightings...

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

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Stunning day out at sea by the Island, unfortunately unsuccessful when it came to sharks, but we saw plenty of beautiful birds and seals

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