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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 21 August 2018 | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 0 Comments

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A chilly, early morning start as our first trip saw Slashfin launching from the harbour with the sunrise...

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Daily Blog 20 August 2018 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Monday, August 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

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The crew of Slashfin picked up on something fishy quickly this morning as a shadow was seen far out from the boat before darting deep....

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Daily Blog 19 August 2018 | White Shark Diving In Gansbaai

Sunday, August 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Waking up before dawn is probably not what you would have in mind when on holidays however visitors to South africa would understand that when it comes to many activities in this beautiful country being up and at 'em with the sunrise is a must...

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Daily Blog 18 August 2018 | Shark Diving South Africa

Saturday, August 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

With three trips on the cards today, we headed out bright and early to get the most out of the day...

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Daily Blog 17 August 2018 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, August 17, 2018 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We launched a little later this morning avoiding the rain and headed out into some stunning sunshine...

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Daily Blog 15 August 2018 | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | 0 Comments

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Three days off the sea and our team were itching to get back on the water to see what was waiting out in the bay for us...

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