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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 24 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, December 24, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Its the day before THE day, and there is no better way to celebrate than with sharks!

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Daily Blog 23 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Sharks, African penguins, and Cape fur seals during our shark cage diving trips today!

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Daily Blog 22 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, December 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Improving conditions throughout the day with abundant Bronze whaler presence!

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Daily Blog 21 December 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, December 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A beautiful day with sightings of sharks and huge rafts of African penguins!

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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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