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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 13 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A return to sea after a day on land, greeted by the Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 11 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful early start greeted us with a warm breeze, accompanied by the stunning sightings of sharks and other marine life.

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Daily Blog 10 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, June 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A day of abundant marine life sightings in the sunshine!

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Daily Blog 09 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, June 09, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Early start for us this Sunday! And it was absolutely worth it. Bronze Whalers were eager to "play" and we were over the moon, as usual, to have them around us.

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Daily Blog 08 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, June 08, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a perfect way to spend World Oceans day!

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Daily Blog 07 June 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, June 07, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We were finally back on the water after almost a week stuck on land! 

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