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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 16 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Monday, November 16, 2020 |  0 Comment Tags: boat tours , bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest comments: 

"Amazing experience and great people on board!" - Megan + Sergio

"Amazing! It was so fascinating seeing the sharks up so close!" - Laurent + Laureanne

Location: Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Moderate

Visibility: Moderate

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks + a Cape Fur seal


We were escorted to our anchor site by a large flock of Cape Cormorants this morning


The stunning Bronze Whaler sharks were quick to arrive making for a exciting start to our trip


A small Cape Fur seal joined us for a brief visit, busy chasing the Mullet 


The trip was filled with many of close encounters for our guests


The captivating eye of a Bronze Whaler as it comes straight on by you


Some lively activity captured during the morning


A big splash to finish off a great trip

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