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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 24 December 2017 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, December 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another early start, with the christmas lights in Gansbaai sparkling, we wondered what presents we'd be blessed with today at sea...

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Daily Blog 23 December 2017 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Saturday, December 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another early start for Slashfin, we were yet again the first boat out, allowing us the choice of whichever anchor spot we wanted...

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Daily Blog 22 December 2017 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Friday, December 22, 2017 | 0 Comments

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With clouds lingering above, we wondered what animals would be lingering in the water waiting for us today...

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Daily Blog 21 December 2017 | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, December 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

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“Just keep swimming” seems like a saying that has been repeated around here frequently over the previous 11 months, with such uncertainty surrounding white shark sightings in this area, we always hope for the best and just kept going, this popular Disney/Pixar quote comes in handy. Well guess what…

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Daily Blog 20 December 2017 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, December 21, 2017 | 0 Comments

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When working with wildlife, you never know what you may see when we head out for the day. Would we see sharks?If so, what kind?...

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Daily Blog 19 December 2017 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

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A bright and early launch on a perfect Summers day. Slashfin's first group launched from Kleinbaai Harbour at 7:30am and we quickly made our way onto anchor in the Shallows...

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