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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 22 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, December 22, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a day for us today! The visibility was incredible and the sharks were out to play! And by "sharks" we mean all the sharks! Today we had such incredible bronze whaler activity, but also had a glimpse of a 3m white shark!

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Daily Blog 21 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Fantastic day out at sea with some cold water, but incredible sharks and some awesome guests on board!

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Daily Blog 20 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Fun and warm day out at sea, with lots of shark activity, and bronze whalers coming nice and close to the cage! 

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Daily Blog 19 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, December 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Lovely day out at sea with lots of sharks: bronze whalers and a sevengill popping by, and a seal!

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Daily Blog 18 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A stunning day out at sea today! The sharks were keen to play with us, and we enjoyed them massively.

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Daily Blog 17 December 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

The day started with many clouds above us but as the day progressed, it started to look more like summer! The sharks were on it, and we couldn't have asked for more!

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