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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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Love is in the water - our Valentines

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 |  0 Comment Tags: Hermanus, Valentine, Windsor Hotel,

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The van Horsten's won an incredible facebook give away organized by our partner in tourism, Windsor Hotel - and they had an epic day.

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After coming face to face with leaping great white sharks, Megan said she “loved every single moment! Staff were fabulous, thanks! Sharks took my breath away!”



And we certainly hope to host them again soon!  Cheers guys and thanks to Windsor Hotel for involving us with this life-changing Valentine's Day.
 

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