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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 trip 26 September 2013 | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

Thursday, September 26, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Thanks for the great experience! Also thanks for the friendly and helpful crew! It was amazing!” Jurgen and Michelle.

“Great experience. Brilliant, friendly and helpful staff. Thanks so much!” Simone and Santina.

“Fabulous staff! We feel so privileged to have seen these beautiful animals! Thank you!” Graham and Emily.

26/09/2013
Location:
Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 15.3 'C
Depth: 10.8m
Visibility: 5.0m
Number of Sharks: 11
Conditions: Sunny with a wind.

It is the best way to start the trip when you just dropped the anchor and you see a Southern Right Whale breach near the boat, WOW! I was nearly the only one who saw it because everyone was looking at me during the announcement, luckily the whale decided to breach two more times. From that point onwards the shark arrived almost immediately on the scene and we were ‘sharking’. The largest shark was “Big Spot” at 4.3 meters in length whereas the smallest individual was “Little Roundy” who was just under the 2 meter margin. Great visibility, warmer waters and fantastic sharks made for a spectacular day out. Well done to all... 

 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White Shark Diving in South Africa, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator. 

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