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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 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, February 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A stunner of a day on the sea with some good conditions along with beautiful Bronze whaler shark and Short-tail stingray sightings!

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Daily Blog 26 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, February 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful day on the sea filled with Bronze whaler shark sightings!

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Daily Blog 25 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, February 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

There was a little bit of motion in the ocean today, but that didn't stop us from having two fantastic trips with brilliant action from the Bronze Whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 24 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, February 24, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Beautiful and calm day out at sea, with a handful of active Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 23 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another beautiful day in the bay with some fantastic Bronze whaler shark sightings!

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was our first day back on the sea since Sunday and we were happy to see the Bronze whaler sharks were still in the bay!

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