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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 28 November 2020 | Shark Cage Diving in South Africa

Saturday, November 28, 2020 |  0 Comment Tags: Boat tour, bronze whaler shark, Ecotourism, Gansbaai, Kleinbaai, shark, shark cage diving, sharks, south africa,

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Guest comments: 

"We had a fantastic with alot of shark sightings. Very experienced staff!" - Gabour

"Professionally organised and executed tour with a very personal touch. Thank you Kelly and team!" - Hermann

"Really had an amazing time. More than anything, I enjoyed being educated on the work being done in this field. The shark were unbelievable!" - Leigh

Location: Joubertsdam

Water temperature: Good

Visibility: Good

Sightings: Bronze Whaler sharks 


Gansbaai's golden shark, the Bronze Whaler


Our Austrian guests volunteering to be the first to take the plunge


I spy with my little Bronze Whaler eye...


Our second round of divers entered the cage to be treated to some stunning underwater views of the sharks


The good visibility today allowed us to view the sharks nicely from above and below water


Diver OK and all smiles as she enters the cage


The sunshine really brought out the copper colour to this species dorsal surface


The third and final round of divers preparing to do their time in the shark cage


It was all about those cat-like eyes today with the Bronze whalers checking us out just as much as we were checking them out


A big thank you to all our guests that joined us today, we hope you enjoyed your 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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