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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 07 July 2016 (Trip 1 + 2 + 3) | Great White Shark Diving South Africa

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Guest comment: “Great experience! So glad we did it. The sharks were awesome. Great pictures from the boat and the cage!” - Lombardo Family

“Great experience, loved it! Wonderful staff!” - Glass + Siegel Party

“Awesome experience. Two fins up!” - Adam

07/07/2016

Location: Geldsteen
Water Temperature:  15.8 °C +15.9 °C +15.9 °C 
Depth: 20m + 20 m + 20 m
Visibility:  4m + 4 m + 4 m
Number of Sharks:  9 + 10 + 10
Conditions: Swell with west wind picking up


On the first trip-despite the chilly air temps-we  saw a stunning sunrise. We waited an hour and then the action started. The largest shark was just over 4m and we saw a range of different sizes and both genders. Trip 2 was incredible as the sun warmed up the sharks seemed more active rushing right up out of the water. A 4.2m female shark we know as Khaleesi stole the show. Trip 3 was also excellent- plenty of shark activity both Posidon and Sellendilloh sharks we helped satellite tag in 2012 appeared. A shy Albatross accompanied us throughout the day… just to top things off!

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Great White Shark Diving in South Africa, and more specifically with Marine Dynamics, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you won’t want to miss. Book and pay online with us and get a free video of your encounter with the world’s apex predator.

 
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