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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 06 September 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, September 06, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Finally, After a day of bad weather,  We were able to head back to sea! The sun was shining and we had so many Bronze whaler sharks around!

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Daily Blog 04 September 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, September 04, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an early start for us! Absolutely worth it, we got the best weather of the day (and the week, really) and stunning wildlife! We saw sharks, whales in the distance stingray and seals!

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Daily Blog 03 September 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, September 03, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great way to start the weekend! Even though the day got a bit windy we had lots of Bronze Whaler sharks around, and we also got so lucky to see two Sevengill sharks on the first trip of the day!

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Daily Blog 02 September 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, September 02, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We started out bright and early today! It was windy but cant complain when the Bronze whaler sharks came as soon as we got the anchor in the water!

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Daily Blog 01 September 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, September 01, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What an incredible day out at sea! Finally, after the stormy weather, we got some calm seas, clear waters and eager sharks

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Daily Blog 30 August 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a shark-filled day we had out at sea today! Early diver catches lots of shark sightings - we started early and got rewarded with some excellent shark sightings!

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