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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 11 March 2020 | White Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 |  0 Comment

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Guest comments:

"It was the best experience ever! Thank you so much!" - Katia

"Excellent staff, crew and biologist. We could not have learnt under more rremarkable conditions. Thank you for fulfilling our Great White shark dreams! It was inspirational!" - Jeremy + Katie

"Amazing experience with the Marine Dynamics team! Very well run, hope to be back!" - Nick + Kelsey

11/03/2020

Water temperature: Low

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Great White sharks and Bronze whaler sharks


Our first arrival of the day, Mini Nemo!


The shark of the trip, Mini Nemo, an estimated 3.6m male, we saw him consistantly throughout the morning


Excited faces as these three friends get ready to become shark cage divers


Great White shark splashdown


We're guessing the thumbs up is for the sharks and not the cold water! Hats off to our volunteer, Gabriel for putting on a brave face, but not a wetsuit


Great views from above and below water were had today


Enjoying some time in the cage with the Great White sharks and Bronze whalers


Here he comes! Down to the right divers


Not to be left out we also encountered some Bronze whaler sharks this morning


A big thank you to all our guests for joining us today, we hope you have a jawsome trip!

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