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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 21 January 2020 | Shark Diving Gansbaai

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 |  0 Comment

Author: Marine Dynamics (Shark Cage Diving Company)
Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known as a hotspot for the Great White Shark and the best place in the world to see and dive with these iconic creatures in their natural environment.

Guest comments:

"Super fun, great staff and awesome footage. Thanks!" - William

"Beautiful sights, great shark viewing, interactive crew!! Awesome day!" - Eli

"Couldn't get enough, we loved every minute! Carry on doing what you're doing!" - Brad + Marta

21/01/2020

Water temperature:
 Low

Visibility: Good

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whalers, Cape Fur seal and Storm petrels


The sharks appeared quickly and our divers were able to enjoy some up close underwater views


Friends getting excited for their turn in the cage 


A stunning surface break was seen from this Bronze whaler and it stuck its' head above water


The nictitating membrane (inner eyelid) still in place as this shark sinks back below the surface


All smiles as these guests from Australia entered the clear but chilly waters


Storm petrels were seen throughout the trip, dancing on the waters surface


A big thank you to our jawsome group of shark cage divers that visited us this morning


Gliding in, the Bronze whalers did not take long to appear for the trip


Some more up close encounters for Slashfin second group of guests


Post dive smiles


The visibility today allowed for some stunning views, below and above water


A Cape Fur seal made an appearance for the second trip


These tiny seabirds, the Storm petrel, enjoyed the winds blowing through the area today


On the count of three...SHARK!


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