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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 31 October 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, October 31, 2020 |  0 Comment

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Guest comments:

"We would highly recommend this company. The staff was very friendly and helpful, we had an amazing time. Thank you very much!" - Braaf Family

"Great outing - saw lots of sharks. Crew are wonderful and knowledgeavle . Will recommend to all our friends!" - Henriette, Mikail + Juliette

"Great team, professional the whole way through and eager to help. Diving was great. Thanks!" - Nicholas

31/10/2020

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Location: Joubertsdam

Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks + Cape Fur seal


We saw some great activity from the Bronze whaler sharks today, from beginning to end of trip


The sunshine made for some stunning diplays of this species bronzed dorsal colour


This family bravely took to the cold Atlantic sea to see some sharks


Surface lunges appeared to be the theme of the day with a number of exciting sightings


We also enjoyed some slow cruising, allowing the guests to truly appreciate this magnificent creature


With a cool wind blowing through these Cape Fur seals found the best place to be, sunny on a warm rock


Before heading back to land we enjoyed a slow cruise by the island system


To take a swim or not? That is the question


A big thank you to our guests who joined us for today's shark cage diving trip

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