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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 11 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Calm and sunny day with bronze whaler sharks! Excellent sea conditions and sharks were there to play too!

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

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An incredible day to be out at sea enjoying the sharks and a beautiful summer day! Sharks were active, the visibility cleared out a bit from yesterday - couldn't ask for more!

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

Monday, January 09, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The Bronze whaler sharks where cooking just like our guests in the sun and water today!

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

Sunday, January 08, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A tough and trying time on the sea with no shark sightings in the morning and limited in the afternoon. A big thank you to all our guests that joined the Marine Dynamics team today!

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

Saturday, January 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Stunning day out at sea, so nice to have our bronze whalers around!

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Daily Blog 06 January 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, January 06, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was an early start for our guests and divers today! After waiting a few minutes and waking up, the Bronze whalers got more active, and so did our divers!

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