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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 February 2019 | Cage Diving South Africa

Friday, February 15, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Slashfin rode across the waves as we headed to The Shallows...

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Daily Blog 14 February 2019 | Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a beautiful morning as we headed out to sea...

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Daily Blog 13 February 2019 | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was an early morning...

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Daily Blog 12 February 2019 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

This morning we headed to the shallows for our sharks...

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Daily Blog 11 February 2019 | Cage Diving South Africa

Monday, February 11, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Straight to the shallows this morning for our sharks!

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Daily Blog 10 February 2019 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, February 10, 2019 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was overcast and hazy this morning....

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