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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 28 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a cloudy day but we had some great wildlife sightings!!!

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Daily Blog 27 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

 Today, we had the opportunity to witness some amazing sightings of Bronze Whaler sharks.

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Daily Blog 26 March2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a Swelly day in our bay, but we were lucky to see some fantastic shark activity and wildlife!

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Daily Blog 25 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, March 25, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An early start for our guests, with plenty of Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 24 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, March 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A wet and wild adventure today with wonderful wildlife sightings!

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Daily Blog 23 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Fantastic ocean conditions with two shark species around the cage!

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