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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 08 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Tuesday, August 08, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A nice day out at sea with some Bronze whaler sharks and a beautiful juvenile Seven-gill shark!!

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Daily Blog 07 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, August 07, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

What a great day out at sea! With a very active female Bronze whaler shark!!! 

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Daily Blog 06 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Sunday, August 06, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

We had such amazing guests from all over the world today! Unfortunately no shark sightings. But whales, penguins, and seals! 

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Daily Blog 05 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, August 05, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

Beautiful day With amazing whale sightings.

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Daily Blog 04 August 2023 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Friday, August 04, 2023 | 0 Comments

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)

A slow day out at sea! We had some Cape fur seals around the boat and a Bronze whaler shark.

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