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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 22 July 2018 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, July 22, 2018 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Slashfin launched this morning with a beautiful sunrise from behind the mountain...

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Daily Blog 21 July 2018 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Saturday, July 21, 2018 | 0 Comments

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The wind and swell had dropped over night and we headed out this morning onto a stunning bay...

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Daily Blog 20 July 2018 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, July 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Our first trip set out just after sunrise and we had high hopes to spend our morning with some Great White Sharks...

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Daily Blog 19 July 2018 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | 0 Comments

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Have you heard about the shark dance? If not, you’re missing out! 

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Daily Blog 18 July 2018 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We’re getting used to these stunning sunrise starts, they just keep getting better...

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Daily Blog 17 July 2018 | Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | 0 Comments

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This is what dreams are made of!!

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