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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 10 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A day of beautiful diversity in our bay!

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Daily Blog 09 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, February 09, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a warm and beautiful day, and we had the pleasure of witnessing some amazing wildlife sightings!

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Daily Blog 08 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, February 08, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Back on the water after a no-sea day, with plenty of wildlife to welcome us back!

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Daily Blog 06 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, February 06, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another day of beautiful conditions with plenty of wildlife on our trip!

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Daily Blog 05 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, February 05, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Calm waters and clear visibility, perfect conditions to view the beautiful Bronze whaler sharks!

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Daily Blog 04 February 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, February 04, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a beautiful day out in the bay with Bronze Whaler sharks and more!

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