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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 trip 28 May 2013 (Trip1+2) | Shark Diving South Africa

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Nicola Stelluto, shark cage diving,

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Guest comment: “The most fantastic experience ever! Awesome! Recommended!” Tracy.

“Awesome experience, 5 meter shark made it all worth it! Friendly crew!” Neil.
 
“Absolutely amazing experience! Fantastic, helpful crew! Unforgettable day! Xxx” Roxanne.

28/05/2013
Location: Joubertdam
Water Temperature: 15.2 'C
Depth: 9.3m
Visibility: 3.5m
Number of Sharks: 10+7
Conditions: Prominent swell with light drizzle in the morning.

Two very good trips out at sea today, despite an uneasy swell. We had sharks all over the place with a massive 5 meter individual also making an appearance on the first trip. Despite several people feeling a bit green on the water; the sharks were the perfect distraction to take your mind off it. The sharks allowed for several picture perfect moments, which made time literally stand still. The weather started to clear up for our second trip out and the sharks remained equally spectacular. Great stuff...
 

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark Diving in South Africa, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator. 

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