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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 16 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, November 16, 2020 | 0 Comments

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A magic Monday morning spent out on sea with some spectacular Bronze Whaler shark sightings...

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Daily Blog 14 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, November 14, 2020 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

With quite a bit of wind coming from North-West, we still managed to enjoy our beautiful Bronze Whaler sharks

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Daily Blog 12 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 0 Comments

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The weather and sharks made for an all round fantastic day on sea...

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Daily Blog 10 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Wonderful day out at sea with stunning shark activity!

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Daily Blog 09 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, November 09, 2020 | 0 Comments

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What a way to start the day and week, with some fantastic Bronze Whaler shark sightings today...

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Daily Blog 05 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, November 05, 2020 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had to wait for a little bit for the sharks to become a little bit more active but a stunning trip with sharks coming up nice and close!

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