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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 trip 13 March 2013 | Cage Diving South Africa

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What a day for shark cage diving...

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Daily trip 12 March 2013 | Shark Diving South Africa

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

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What a day it was, incredible visibility and even better sharks made the day...

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Daily trip 11 March 2013 | Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa

Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | 2 Comments

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We had quite a bit of wind out on the water today, with one shark standing out amongst the rest...

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Daily trip 10 March 2013 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, March 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

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A lovely sunny day out at sea with a prominent east wind blowing through...

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Daily trip 09 March 2013 (Trip1+2) | Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, March 10, 2013 | 2 Comments

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Word of the day, BREACH!!!

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Daily trip 07 March 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Thursday, March 07, 2013 | 2 Comments

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Having the largest boat in the industry most definitely has its perks; we are able to endure the larger sea states with ease...

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