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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 26 April 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

An early but amazing day with Bronze whaler sharks and also Broadnose Sevengill sharks around!

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Daily Blog 25 April 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a Swell of a day out at sea with amazing Bronze whaler shark activity!

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

Saturday, April 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

While the sky was a little miserable today our guests and divers aboard Slashfin certainly were not! Great shark activity and some bonus marine life sightings made for a very memorable day!

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

Friday, April 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Brilliant start to our weekend with our favorite Bronze whaler sharks! 

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

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Certainly, a day to remember today: lots of sharks in a glassy ocean and a very special Great White shark sighting!

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Warm weather and sharks? Definitely, time to get into the cage! 

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