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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 27 November 2017 | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Monday, November 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The new week is here, but were the white sharks?!

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Daily Blog 26 November 2017 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, November 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

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The first trip for Slashfin today was off to a good start with two Copper sharks appearing not long after we had anchored in the Shallows...

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Daily Blog 25 November 2017 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Saturday, November 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

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A bright and early start this Saturday morning for the crew and guests of Slashfin as we set out for the Shallows...

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Daily Blog 24 November 2017 | Cage Diving South Africa

Friday, November 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Gearing up for the weekend we were keen to get sharky this morning!

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Daily Blog 23 November 2017 | Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, November 23, 2017 | 0 Comments

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It was great to be out on the water again after two days off due to bad weather even if we were up and at 'em before the sun...

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Daily Blog 20 November 2017 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Monday, November 20, 2017 | 0 Comments

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A wild and wet day to start the week...

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