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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 18 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, March 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today's trip was fantastic with beautiful Bronze whaler sharks, a Short-tail stingray, a Cape fur seal, and African penguins!

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Daily Blog 17 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Happy St Patrick's Day! The luck of the Irish was on our side, with abundant wildlife sightings for our guests!

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Daily Blog 16 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Today was a cloudy day but with some amazing Bronze whaler sharks!!

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Daily Blog 15 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, March 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

"It was a beautiful sunny day, and I had the opportunity to witness the mesmerizing Bronze Whaler sharks."

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Daily Blog 14 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

It was a great day with plenty of shark activity and sunshine!

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Daily Blog 13 March 2024 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a day for our guests and crew! Sunny and amazing wildlife sightings!

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