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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 20 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had an incredible day on the water with amazing Sharks and visibility!

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Daily Blog 19 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A sunshiney morning of Bronze whaler action!

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Daily Blog 18 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, December 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An overcast day filled with plenty of Bronze whaler sharks around our cage!

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Daily Blog 17 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

WHat a great trip today with plenty of Bronze whaler sharks around the boat!!

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Daily Blog 16 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A gorgeous day out at sea today! We have some beautiful Bronze whaler sharks, Cape fur seals and African Penguins!

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Daily Blog 15 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A sunshine-filled day on the water with both Bronze whalers and a short-tail stingray to keep us company!

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