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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 04 December 2019 | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, December 04, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A little windy out there today but plenty of sun and sharks!

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Daily Blog 02 December 2019 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Monday, December 02, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Absolutely stunning day with a great white shark and bronzies around us!

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Daily Blog 01 December 2019 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, December 01, 2019 | 0 Comments

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A golden Sunday at sea for the first day of December...

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Daily Blog 30 November 2019 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Beautiful day out at sea with plenty of bronzies coming to say hi to us

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Daily Blog 28 November 2019 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, November 28, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Beautiful day on the water, with sunshine and sharks!
 

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Daily Blog 27 November 2019 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Absolutely wonderful day out at sea with calm waters and stunning water conditions

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