open
<
1/7
  • 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.

>

Marine Dynamics Blog

Book Now

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

Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A brilliant welcome back from our Bronze whaler sharks after two days off the sea!

Read More »

Daily Blog 20 November 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, November 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A lovely calm day on the water today with visits from not only our Bronze whaler sharks; but also the humongous short-tail stingray!

Read More »

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

Sunday, November 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A fantastic day of Bronze whaler shark activity for our guests on board today!

Read More »

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

Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had the most amazing day out on the water! Lots of Wildlife and warm weather!

Read More »

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

Friday, November 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another amazing day filled with amazing guests, questions, and shark sightings. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Read More »

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

Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A great day on the boat, with (slightly) warmer waters, sunshine and amazing visibility, allowing guests a front row seats to amazing Bronze whale shark activity!

Read More »