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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 12 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, February 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A fantastic morning on the sea with great conditions and even better shark activity with numerous Bronze whaler sharks seen!

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Daily Blog 11 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bright and beautiful Saturday out on the bay, whilst a little on the slow side throughout the day we had some fantastic encounters with the Bronze whaler sharks!

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

Friday, February 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Early start for our guests today! We had a couple of Bronze whaler sharks and Cold water temperature throughout the day!

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

Thursday, February 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful day on the water with fantastic guests but unfortunately slow shark sightings!

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Daily Blog 08 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, February 08, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A bit of patience was practiced today by the crew and guests onboard Slashfin as we encountered some slower activity however things did pick up and we had some fantastic sightings of the Bronze whaler shark along with some Cape fur seals!

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Daily Blog 07 February 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A fantastic day on the sea with the water warming up, visibility increasing and some wonderful Bronze whaler shark sightings!

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