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.
In South Africa, the best place to see the great whites is Gansbaai, a small coastal town a mere two hour scenic drive from Cape Town.
Few things compare to the adrenalin rush and exhilaration one gets from being face to face with a 4 m Great White Shark, especially when they curiously cruise right up to the cage and eye you within kissing range!
The experience puts you in their territory and the safety of the activity allows you to only be an observer to learn what Great White Sharks are really like.
Your safety is our priority and before every cage diving trip all clients receive a safety briefing explaining the rules and safety precautions when onboard. You can rest assured with Marine Dynamics as our expert team has the best gear and an unrivalled experience in providing this once-in-a-lifetime WOW experience under extreme safe and secure conditions.
