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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 03 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Thursday, August 03, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Another super lucky day!

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Daily Blog 02 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, August 02, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great day! we had a Great white shark around the boat and also a Short-tail stingray!!!

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Daily Blog 01 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, August 01, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great day on the boat, with a Great white showing up!

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Daily Blog 28 July 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, July 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Early morning today, but with a beautiful shining sun! A lot of seal action today!

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Daily Blog 26 July 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A slow day on the boats, but we had Bronze whalers and a Short-tail stingray join us!

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Daily Blog 25 July 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a lovely day out at sea! We had Bronze whaler sharks, Sevengill sharks, and even Cape fur seals around the boat! 

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