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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 03 November 2013 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Sunday, November 03, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Great White Shark, Helen Pattullo, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “Being so close to wild sharks was AMAZING! Continue your work!” – Felix + Florian

“Wonderful creatures! Great crew, a fun time!” – Sam + Chris

“I had a blast & plan to recommend to all” - Lavelle

03/11/2013
Location: Joubertsdam
Water Temperature: 17.2'C
Depth: 11.5m
Visibility: 3m
Number of Sharks:  6
Conditions: Bright + Sunny

The sharks had a quick arrival today, being seen swimming up our chum line within 10 minutes of anchoring! Our first shark of the day was one with an acoustic tag just below the dorsal fin. This is a shark that has been in the area for quite some time now and can be easily recognised due to having the top half if his caudal fin taken clean off. Our largest shark of the day was a 4.0m female, who kept turning on the bait line, giving the divers some fantastically up close and personal passes! Let’s hope the activity keeps up for tomorrow...   


If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then White Shark Diving in Gansbaai, 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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