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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 16 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a beautiful wild day out at sea with the sun cooking and amazing shark activity!

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Daily Blog 14 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An amazing calm day out at sea, with some great Bronze whaler activity!

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Daily Blog 13 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, March 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Calm but active day out at sea with some amazing and curious Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 12 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today we had three fantastic trips out at sea, the Bronze Whaler sharks certainly did not disappoint!

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Daily Blog 10 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, March 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a swell of a day! Great shark activity and happy guests!

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Daily Blog 09 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Not the warmest day for our guests and crew! But luckily good Bronze whaler shark activity

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