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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 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, March 24, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)


Fantastic shark activity and perfect weather conditions today made for three perfect shark cage diving trips!

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Daily Blog 22 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a lovely day out at sea today, starting from Gansbaai harbour!

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Daily Blog 21 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Two great lucky trips today! We have seen a lot of marine animals including the brilliant Bronze Whaler sharks who put on quite a show.

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Daily Blog 19 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, March 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Many visitors around the cage on a calm and sunny day!

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Daily Blog 18 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great trip, amazing visibility and a lot of sharks around the cage! 

 

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Daily Blog 17 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, March 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Adventures time out at sea with some amazing Bronze whaler shark activity!

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