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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 04 March 2020 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Wednesday, March 04, 2020 |  0 Comment Category: Daily Trips

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"Great experience orchestrated by an amazing crew. Cannot say enough good things about these people, thanks !" - Jerry

"Great to learn from the crew and seeing the sharks and wildlife doesn't hurt either. Recommend!" - Chris + Lauren

"Great White shark - Great day - Great experience - GREAT team! Thank you!" - Lukas + Jennifer

04/03/2020

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Low

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Great White sharks, Bronze Whaler sharks and Cape Fur seals


Our first wildlife sighting as we hit anchor was this Cape Fur seal


This Bronze whaler shark appeared quickly this morning, however she did not stick around for long and left after a few passes


But as it ticked closer to pack up time the cry we were all waiting for was heard...White shark!


White shark you say? No need for a wetsuit for this brave guest who plunged straight back in as is!


There she is, a juvenile female, the first Great White shark sighting since last Thursday


Such a privilege to encounter such an animal


That stunningly dorsal fin, the trailing esge a unique feature to each individual


A Great White shark thank you to all our guests this morning. We hope you enjoyed your time with the MD team


What a beautiful day out at sea today!


Our brave volunteer from New York!


Absolutely stunning female coming up to us multiple times


Great sharks and great conditions!


Absolutely stunning action at the cage today!


So great to see whaite sharks being white sharks!


Stunning female at around 3.0m showing off infront of us


Happy divers waiting for sharks to give us another pass


Such a beautiful creatures! So pure and powerful


Thank you all for joining us today!


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