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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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INFOGRAPHIC - Introducing the Marine Big 5

Tuesday, November 19, 2013 |  0 Comment

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)
Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment.

So we have all heard about Africas famous safari Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) right? But have you heard that we have an equally impressive Marine Big 5 right here in South Africa? In fact, Gansbaai is not only the Great White Capital of the World, but it is also home to the Marine Big 5!

If you would like to get up close and personal with each of the Marine Big 5 members then our very own Dyer Island Cruises offers Marine Big 5 Safaris. But untill then, use the Infographic below to discover exactly who each member is and what makes them so special! Let us know in the comments which member is your favourite. Some might say we are biased, and while we love them all, we have a special place in our heart for the Great White Shark :)!



This infographic was proudly brought to you by Xplorio Gansbaai, your online gateway for info, business and travel in Gansbaai

 

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