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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 15 August 2019 | Cage Diving South Africa

Thursday, August 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

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Three successful trips spent out on a beautiful bay today...

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Daily Blog 14 August 2019 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Finally after a short break due to the tricky winter conditions we are back out at sea having fun with our beautiful sharks!

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Daily Blog 10 August 2019 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Saturday, August 10, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today we launched quite early to try and catch our sharks. Once we boarded we headed straight to our anchor spot, our guests quickly geared up and we started to wait...

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Daily Blog 09 August 2019 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, August 09, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Full day today with three trips but it only gives us a chance to stay out at sea longer and spend more time with our beloved sharks!

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Daily Blog 08 August 2019 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, August 08, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It looked a bit gloomy just before the trip with rain falling and grey skies, but once we walked to the harbour it cleared up and the sun came out! Another beautiful day with sharks!

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Daily Blog 07 August 2019 | Great White Shark Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, August 07, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Look out, Slashfin and her crew were back on sea again after a two day break due to winter conditions moving through the area...

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