open
<
1/7
  • 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.

>

Sharkwatch SA Blog

Book Now

Daily Blog 02 November 2020 | White Shark Diving Gansbaai

Author:

Guest comments:

"Absolutely amazing experience. Thanks to crew and all staff for making it special. Very professional!" - The Robinson Family

"Amazing tour and very nice staff and crew. Thank you very very much!" - Irena + Konstantin

02/11/2020

Location: 
Jouberstdam

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Great White shark, Bronze Whaler sharks, Cape Fur seal


So close - we could really appreciate this species today


A golden start to the day as the Bronze whalers shone in the sun


A small Cape Fur seal joined us for some of the trip, darting to the surface quickly before disappearing


Our guests enjoyed the view from above and below water witha long morning on sea to watch the sharks


The appearance of a Great White shark shook things up on board


We enjoyed multiple views of this juvenile female White shark


November has certainly started with a bang, hopefully we can continue with such great sightings as these

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

comments powered by Disqus