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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 13 December 2019 | Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai

Friday, December 13, 2019 |  0 Comment

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Guest comments:

"It was the most fascinating experience we ever have had. Thank you!" - Tara + Bianca

"An incredible experience, we loved every second! The marine biologist was fascinating!" - Becky + Adam

"Excellent. Great crew too!" - Marion + Allan

13/12/2019

Water temperature: 
Low

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whalers


The Bronze whaler is also known as the Narrowtooth shark, for reasons as seen in this picture


Happiness at the end of a successful time in the water 


Calming cruising on the surface, enjoying the lovel day, just like we were


Guests from Canada getting excited to meet those Bronze whalers up close and personal


The Bronze whalers shone in the sunshin today, really highlighting their nickname, the golden sharks


A group of friends visiting from Austria waiting to enter the refreshing Atlantic waters


Shark out of water for this spectacular shot


A big thank you to our guests today from the Marine Dynamics team

If you are looking to get up close and personal with the great white shark then Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai, 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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