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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 01 April 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, April 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

With great divers and lots of sharks, today was another memorable day on our boat Slashfin!

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Daily Blog 31 March 2022 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A splendid day today for our divers: amazing weather conditions and many lucky and beautiful marine encounters! 


 
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Daily Blog 30 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a sunny and exciting day out at sea for both divers and crew!

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Daily Blog 29 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Two perfect days out at sea today for the Marine Dynamics team and the brave divers who joined us on board!

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Daily Blog 28 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a perfect day today for Shark cage diving, many sharks around with great weather conditions! 

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Daily Blog 27 March 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, March 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Divers, Crew, and Bronze whaler sharks enjoying the sun out at sea! 

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